Date:         Thu, 1 Mar 2018 18:54:44 -0800
Reply-To:     mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET
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From:         Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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I’ve had my GW audible alarm for about a year now.  Very straightforward installation instructions. Lots of peace of mind. It actually alerted me when I was replacing my coolant hoses and turned on my ignition switch for some unrelated reason. I had never heard that sound before. It was a couple of seconds before I realized what it was. 
Mike M

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> On Mar 1, 2018, at 5:47 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:

> 
> This GoWesty product also interested me.  About 10 years ago I was happily driving down the freeway from Austin to Corpus Christi; broken V-belt (alternator and water pump in my 1.9 wasserboxer) produced lots of red lights on instrument cluster and steam in rear view mirror; pulled off immediately as soon as I saw these warning signals of death.  (Had an extra belt; had water; got 'er done.) 
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> But....I didn't know how long the red lights were on!  Was it 10 seconds, 1 minute, more??  Again, was just kinda mesmerized by the highway, not focused on instrument cluster.
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> At the time, I queried The List if there was any kind of sensor to AUDIBLY alert the driver of a bad situation happening.
> Well...now there is.  For a fair price.  Good job GoWesty.
> RichSan Diego
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>      From: Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
> Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 5:16 PM
> Subject: Audible Coolant alarm opinions
> 
> Hi listers,
> 
>         I scanned the GW sale email and noticed the audible coolant temperature alarm.  As a blind owner in the passenger seat I thought this might give me some insurance as I can listen for it no matter who is driving my van.

> 
> Anyone have experience with the unit.  Is it a install I could expect is pretty easy and doesn’t compromise the integrity of my instrument panel?
> I can get speed from my GPS, coolant warning from this.  I can pretty much hear the speed of my engine revs and guess my tachometer.  If I get a audible oil temp and presure indicator I could keep track of my motor from the passenger seat with my eyes closed.
> 
> So anyone have experience with the unit?
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
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