I must agree with Rich. My rear heater still works great after 13 years with the original core and hoses. Hoses will be changed in a few weeks when nice weather coincides with a day off from work. Jim 87 Westy GL, 2.1 > << re rear heater, > don't know if you are the guy who says he has a NEW rear heater, but my > recomendation is to always disconnect the rear heater - they just rot > out. >> > > For myself and perhaps one or two other Vanagon users, this is not an option. > It has been my experience that, once the frost is on the pumpkins, the > interior of the van would never warm up without the rear heater. The rear > heater circulates cabin air whereas the front heater uses the icy outside air > for makeup air. Anyway, the rear heater core is one of the easiest and least > expensive parts to change on a Vanagon. > > Rich |
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