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Date:         Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:26:50 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: lazy fan
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In a message dated 11/18/2003 12:03:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Just in time for winter, I find that my blower is hesitating. It barely = pushes air on the first two speeds. If I turn it to 3, it's back to = normal on all settings. Does this sound like a bad motor, or switch = somewhere? Jeff, the fan motor bushings are dry and or worn. You can extend the use a while by running on hi speed for a few minutes each time you start it then setting to 2 or 1 as you may want. BUT, you will eventually need to replace the motor.

Cheers

Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004 '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & CCVWC Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers Frank Condelli & Associates or http://frankcondelli.com


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