On 24 Aug 2002 at 8:39, Blake C. Thornton wrote: > OK, my front blower stopped working (I have an 84). It is not the > switch (darn it!) so I assume that it must be the blower. I looked in > the bentley and it seems I have to disassemble the whole heating unit > to get at the blower. So, my questions for those who have done it: > > 1. Is this correct, do I need to take apart the dash and dig into the > heating unit to get at the motor. If so, what is involved (some sort > of general idea would help me a lot). How much time could I be > looking at? Yes, the dash must come out. It is long procedure but not technically challenging. Procedure is in the archives. > 2. While in there, should I replace anything else (like perhaps the > heater core - is it worth replacing for fear it might fail later?) Unless you find that you like the procedure, I'd put all NEW parts back in. > 3. Any other ideas/hints? You will have to CRACK the plastic heat weld housing seams for the heater blower motor apart and you will then need special VW clips to get it to stay together, I'd suggest getting the clips before starting the project. Malcolm > > Thanks a ton in advance! > Blake > 84 Westy > St Louis MO |
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