Date:         Fri, 10 May 2002 19:17:56 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Ventalation Controls (sp)
Comments: To: Mark Dorm <mark_hb@hotmail.com>
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At 06:57 PM 5/10/2002, Mark Dorm wrote:
>That could be a real pain to do, depending on what you might have to move.
>I had mine removed when the bleeder popped off and flooded the rug. Had to
>remove the carpet and underfoam and drench it in water to remove all the
>coolant, which really pulls moisture out of the atmosphere. If you don't
>remove it, it'll keep things wet in damp weather.

It can be a bit of a nuisance -- about the same level as on a non-Westy I
think, just different details.  But you only do it twice a year
generally...the lever is meant to be operated by a bowden wire -- would be
pretty easy to rig one I think since the bracket is there.  Just to the
front of the box, not the front of the van.  Of course then you have to
deal with kicking the knob.


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David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"