[Vwdiesel] New head gasket

[Libbybapa@wmconnect.com]

In a message dated 10/24/05 11:24:39 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
LBaird119 at aol.com writes:


> Still not  a big difference but sure could add up or 
> make a difference in something like a Vanagon!   Every bit counts on 
> one of those.  
> 

A common issue I hear talked about with the TD vanagons is high oil temps.  I 
would like to investigate it further.  On the stock 1.6TD vanagon a 
thermostatically controlled auxiliary waterpump was installed.  Does anyone know what 
other models had a similar unit?  I know I have heard of them on volvo or audi. 
 Also, does the aux pump just increase flow through the whole coolant system, 
or does it change any flow direction?

Andrew