Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 10:37:00 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Front heater core
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There are pictures on the web somewhere, but can't tell you where off
the top. Maybe some of the other list members can. You might try going
to Vanagon.com and poke around and see what you can come up with.
Also, if your fan motor is dead, it would appear to be a "do it now"
project rather than an over the winter project. Fix it before the cold
sets in, then drive it with confidence and comfort through the winter.
Regards,
John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Shawn Wright wrote:
>Is the an archive article pointer on this overhaul, especially the relays? Or
>a HowTo somewhere? My fan motor is dead, so this might be a job over
>the winter for me...
>Thanks
>
>On 9 Sep 2003 at 9:15, John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
>
>
>
>>Haven't done this myself, but have seen pictures and summaries of the
>>work. All have said it looks like a major task, butr not so bad in
>>reality. Get everything ready, then devote a Saturday to it. Should be
>>able to get it our and back in with no porblem.
>>
>>One thing, you didn't mention what your heater core problem seemed to
>>be. There are a number of things that will indicate a heater problem,
>>but may be fixable without going to all that trouble.
>>
>>Finally, if there is a problem that requires removal, do a comple
>>overhaul of the heater box and system while you are in there. Motor,
>>seals, wiring upgrade, and heater switch relays. It's worth it.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>John Rodgers
>>88 GL Driver
>>
>>Chris Hawkins wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Howdy,
>>>Just returned to the list after a long absence. Family matters took me from my
>>>91 westy refit.
>>>
>>>The latest dilemma is the front heater core. Removing the dash to access
>>>the core seems akin to open heart surgery..about eight hours worth. In
>>>reviewing the archives I find two 1997 vintage posts from Ken Wilfy and
>>>Dennis Haynes suggesting the core can be accessed by removing the glove box and
>>>cutting the side out of the heater housing. This sounds like a good
>>>alternative. What has been other's experience? I suppose a full heater box
>>>removal is justified if the fan motor needs replacement and the flap system
>>>needs rebuilding. Thanks in advance for everyone's input.
>>>
>>>Chris Hawkins
>>>Lost Nation, NH
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
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>Shawn Wright
>http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
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