Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 12:34:35 -0400
Reply-To: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
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From: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
Subject: Re: Coolant Leak! Help!
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http://www.vanagain.com/How2fan.htm is the link to Ken Wilford's easy way
to see if your cooling fan is working on both speeds.
Cheers,
Doug
Steven Dodson <steven@EPOCHDESIGN.COM>
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08/28/2002 12:38 PM
Please respond to Steven Dodson
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:
Subject: Coolant Leak! Help!
I need some advice. I live 6 miles up a mountain road, it's quite steep in
some places on the way up, especially the last half mile. A couple days
ago
I noticed a small (6" dia) puddle of coolant under the rear bumper. I
could
find no wet spots on the van. I ran some errands yesterday afternoon (it
was
warm out) and in the evening I saw a larger puddle, same area but now much
larger (6 x 18"). I checked the coolant level and it looked fine. I did
find
some wet spots on sheet metal, directly under the pulleys. I could not see
a
source.
There was a thread on the cooling fan coming on at only high speed, which
is
what I think mine does. What was the outcome of that thread anyway? If the
cooling fan is only turning on at the higher temp., could it be that it's
getting a little too hot and when I drive that last half mile of steep
road,
it's overflowing out the rear? Or do I have a more serious problem here?
Any experience with this issue?
-Steven Dodson
Kneeland, CA
"Inga" the 87 Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Robert Steven Fish
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 8:36 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Bring the spare belts at least.
I was in the middle of nowhere with a broken alternator belt, and it could
have really sucked. It is a good feeling to just grab a wrench, and a
belt,
and make the repair.
I also like to have some electrical stuff, wires and connectors, as well
as
some odd pieces of hose and bailing wire, etc. OF course basic tools too.
There are all too many times when you need your McGuyver skills on the
road
trips with a Vanagon, and the items that do not take up too much of your
space (or explode in a hot car) you should bring along.
Basically.... whatever makes you feel better about travelling. If you are
the kind who heads out for a 3000 mile adventure without even a mobile
phone, then go for it! If carrying an alternator with you on the trip
makes
you feel good... do it.
I imagine that we all find ourselves somewhere in between these two
extremes.
The important thing is to have a good trip and a good time! (and be able
to
forget about the Vanagon, if possible).
RSF
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Salzburg, Austria
1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
1987 Golf Cabriolet
1991 Golf
