----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 =
7:57 PM
Subject: Re: Overheating 84 =
Vanagon
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