Date:         Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:17:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Gary McEachern <GlmceN@NETSCAPE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gary McEachern <GlmceN@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject:      Re: can the front blower motor be lubricated when it starts to
              squeal?
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Chris,

I have been considering this for some time now. I have replaced 3 blower motors in the past and have the same problem you now face. In the past I have been able to replace the blower during the warmer weather. I have noticed that the gummed up blowers tends to free up when the rear bearing is lubricated. This being the case I have considered cutting a hole in the shroud above the heater that would allow me to add a little bit of solvent and oil to lube the motor. I don't how long this would last. My past experience with replaced blower motors tells me that this could be a worthwile endeavor!

Anyone out there with a removed heater assembly that could identify the best location to cut a hole above the rear blower bearing that would allow one to lube the bearing? I suspect this could be accessed once the dash cluster is removed. I was thinking of using a hole saw to cut a large enough opening to add some oil to the beraing. The hole could be covered once the lube is applied.

Gary



JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:

>the front heater blower motor on my vanagon is starting to squeal
>intermittantly..   the warning cries of its iminent death..   which involves the dreaded
>dash removal (dont want to tackle this in the middle of winter)..   is there
>any way the motor can be lubricated to extend its life a little more...without
>removing the whole dash?   any trick lubrication methods or lube points?  the
>motor still works, just squeals once in a while..
>
>any ideas appreciated..
>
>chris
>


--
Gary McEachern
Reading, Ma
'90 Westy Subavanagon
'86 Wolfy Subavanagon
'87 Syncro (Son's van)


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