Like a lot of folks, I spent some of yesterday clearing the heaps of snow from around our place. 22 inches on the front porch, 24 in back. And since we are in the process of moving, my snow shovel is 70 miles away. Found a new use for a wok. So I finally made my way to the Vanagon, (1982 modified 2.1L Air Westy), and it cranks right up, but the alternator/heaterblower isn't spinning. A couple revs later, it catches, and I figure the belt got a little moist. I hop out as it idles...but it sounds different. I can normally here the growl of the cooling fan...nothing. Open the license-plate door: solid snow inside. I hop back in and shut it off. Open the access hatch and the motor box is FULL of snow. Evidently the left cooling duct was perfectly positioned to allow the 30 mph winds to carry a couple bushels of snow into the cold motor box. Needless to say, I cleared the fan, started it up, and let it run for a 1/2 hour to melt and dry the motor. Of course, it was all for not. Our parking lot won't be cleared for a few days, so our little van will sit right there. Good weather to be a Bison... G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC USA 888.468.4880 tollfree "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis incendium gloria culpum, et cetera, et cetera . . . memo bis punitor delicatum!" It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! -Wonka |
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