you may have a stuck thermostat, or even a sensor problem. when the van gets hot, feel the bottom hose. this should be cold. if it isnt, then you are overheating. if its cold, your sensor may be faulty.
difficult to diagnose with limited information, but if you drive it while in the red, it wont take many minutes to cause major engine damage.
tony friel
December 2010
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