Date:         Thu, 22 Jun 2000 16:27:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Adam Culp <vwwolfy87@yahoo.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Adam Culp <vwwolfy87@yahoo.com>
Subject:      86-91 Rear Heater Leak
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Hello all,
   I am a 'new' resubscriber.  I have been on the list
twice before but due to time and enjoyment of my
vanagon, Bergner, I haven't been able to stay on the
list.  But I am back!  I am mainly back because I am
coming across a problem that I have had since I bought
it a year ago July 1st and 25k miles!(currently at
196.8K!)
   The problem is that the rear heater core is leaking
and needing to be fixed.  I noticed my coolant light
going on after only about 75 miles!  I didn't feel
anything under the seat next to the heater, where the
problem was before.  So I was thinking bad thoughts
about possible head gasket leakage!  But today I say
that the overlying carpet was wet and that coolant was
leaking out the front of the heater?!  I guess it
found a new way out.  I thought I had the valve closed
but I guess it wasn't.
   I don't have the money or the need to replace the
heater core now.  I want to bypass the rear heater.
From previous list subscription I remember that it
required a little bit of a trick to it.  That is which
hose to clamp, take off first, wether the system has
to be bled etc. . .
   I remember somebody had a web page how to do this.
Where is it?  OR how do I go about fixing this.  Any
help would be greatful as I do not want any rust and
more smells froming in my baby.  Thanks in advance and
I look forward to being on the list for another couple
of weeks before I call bergner home for 6-8 weeks!

have fun,
ADAM
'87 Wolfy

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