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Date:   Fri, 8 Jun 2001 03:18:57 EDT
Reply-To:   WarmerWagen@AOL.COM
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From:   Robert Keezer <WarmerWagen@AOL.COM>
Subject:   Re: High and low pressure zones on a Vanagon - ideas for my intercooler anyon...
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David, I read an explanation of what the scoop vents are for on the list a few years ago. The vents are for equalizing the air pressure for the air-cooled engines, which have a tightly sealed engine compartment. Without these vents, a vacuum would be created, and the engine would overheat. (just like the earlier busses).

They don't really force air into the engine compartment as it is believed.

It's a great place for the air intake snorkel, so it should be a good place for the intercooler. If you want to force air through the intercooler, an inline fan, like a bilge blower, might work.

Robert Keezer 1982 Westfalia Seattle


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