Date:         Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:21:51 +0000
Reply-To:     "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Advise me on a radiator change...
Comments: To: joe kallo <quietglow@gmail.com>
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That's a good one. I wonder if it could be used for filling as well?

Jim

On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:19 AM joe kallo <quietglow@gmail.com> wrote:

> Or you can do the trick I learned last coolant replacement: use a shop vac
> to drain it via the pressure tank. It worked amazingly well for me.
>
> Joe
>
> On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:15 AM Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > You will need several buckets of the right size and height when you drain
> > the system.  If I remember right its a lot like being on a crazy ride at
> a
> > water-park.
> >
> > I can’t recall if you need to remove the clamshell or not, but it seems
> > like you would have to.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > > On Sep 21, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > >
> > > OK, thanks. I've cut new baffles as needed over the time I've owned the
> > car, they seem to be in OK shape now but gets I will find out soon
> enough.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:27 PM Dieseldoofus <dieseldoofus@gmail.com
> > <mailto:dieseldoofus@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > > Thanks for that link Abel - I have two out of the three original
> > baffles, think I’ll order the set of two.
> > >
> > > Jim - radiator is not very difficult.  measure the hight of the new
> > one.  You will not quite need that much lift if I recall because there’s
> > enough room to angle it.
> > >
> > > Two bolts removes the two curved supports and the whole thing drops.
> > don’t forget to disconnect wiring first and I would recommend draining
> and
> > disconnecting the hoses.  Take the fan and shroud off after dropping it.
> > Install is the reverse.
> > >
> > > Alan
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Sep 20, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM
> > <mailto:houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > also... if you have time... check the condition of your baffles now
> > before
> > > > the swap... may need replacing if they're too rotten or nonexistent.
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1600_906/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct
> > <
> >
> http://www.van-cafe.com/page_1600_906/left-and-right-radiator-cooling-duct
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_397_906/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct
> <
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_397_906/lower-center-radiator-cooling-duct>
> > > >
> > > > if you have to order baffles get a set of these too... In case you
> > lose one
> > > > or they're bad/missing.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_936_906/radiator-rubber-washer-set-of-4
> <
> > http://www.van-cafe.com/page_936_906/radiator-rubber-washer-set-of-4>
> > > >
> > > > Abel.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:00 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com
> > <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Mine isn't lifted, hoping that ramps will be high enough.
> > > >>
> > > >> Jim
> > > >>
> > > >> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 5:59 PM Abel Longoria <
> > houstonphotog@gmail.com <mailto:houstonphotog@gmail.com>>
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> I did mine in my driveway with some regular ramps. My van is lifted
> > so
> > > >>> that helps.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I recommend a big sheet of cardboard. Makes it easy to slide around
> > on
> > > >>> getting under the van etc.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Abel.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> On Sep 20, 2017 5:58 PM, "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@gmail.com
> > <mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> There is not much I have not done on five different Vanagon over
> the
> > > >>> years,
> > > >>> ranging from Waterboxer and diesel rebuilds to complete suspension
> > rework
> > > >>> to everything else you can name, except for one... radiator
> > replacement.
> > > >>> My
> > > >>> new Bus Depot radiator arrived today. Anybody want to let me in on
> > the
> > > >>> best
> > > >>> way to replace it? Looking for hard facts. How high does the front
> > end
> > > >>> need
> > > >>> to be, what to do in what order? How long did it take you?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Jim
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> >
>