Jeff,
I have the same problem with my 84. =
Tried the same
fixes. Only way I could drive was with both heaters going full blast. =
(In fact I
didn't know I had a problem until the warmer whether.) I'm currently =
replacing
the radiator. I'll let you know.
BTW, my water punp is only a year old, =
and if it
wasn't functioning I don't think running the heaters would help as =
coolant
wouldn't be circulating through them, so, at least for now, I'm ruling =
that
out.
John Flaherty
Portland, Maine
'84 GL "Insufficient =
Funds"
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 =
2:59 PM
Subject: Overheating 84 =
Vanagon
I have a 1984 Vanagon which has been
overheating. I have had the thermostat, expansion =
tank and
cap, refill tank and, coolant replaced and completely bleed the
system. My mechanic told me there was gas in my oil and did an
oil and filter change. The van ran great for about 2 =
weeks.
Now if I drive more than a mile I'm running hot. I do =
hear the
electric fan kick on, but not always when hot. =
thanks, Jeff