Having recently become a Vanagon owner, it's time to anticipate the onset of cooler weather. The heater blower in my '88 appears to be inoperative. I've only had time to do a basic and superficial diagnosis; fuse is OK and there is current at the appropriate terminals on the back of the blower switch. I haven't had the opportunity to secure a Bentley manual yet- so could someone give me an idea of how much of a task it is to replace a blower motor in one of these things?, i.e., location of motor, how much disassembly, time involved, etc. I have considerable experience as a mechanic, but none on Vanagons. My experience is focused on 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd- generation Rabbit/Golf/ Jettas, 1st- and 2nd- generation Quantum/Passats, and also Audi 4000s thru A6s. Thus, any advice would be greatly appreciated. -Michael Samson Rochester, NY '88 Weekender |
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