Date:         Wed, 14 Jul 2004 07:38:33 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: what else with the dash removed
Comments: To: The Shaws <mindthegap01@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <006901c46956$ff7ea3d0$6501a8c0@TheDell>
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If your van has anywhere near 100,000 mile on it replace the fan.
This is the reason that most dash boards have to be removed.
Check the foam on all the vent flaps.  BTW anyone find a good replacement
for this stuff?
                                                   ERic

The Shaws wrote:

>There was a thread some time back that listed things to do when the dash was
>out but I can't find it.
>
>I have the dash out, cleaned up everything.
>
>The heater box has never been opened and since the fan worked fine I didn't
>bother.
>
>Shortened and traightened the one broken heater control cables (it broke
>about an inch from the control arm)
>
>I put some insulation up against the front of the cab between the metal and
>the wiper arms etc,  and behind the area where the glove box will return. I
>stuffed some up in to the chanels holding with windshield (?) I used this
>blue plastic material that is used in construction between the concrete
>footings and the wood sil. I am planning on using it in the doors as it
>seems to be fine when wet and doesn't hold water.
>
>So, aside from cleaning all the grounds and other electronic connections,
>sandblasting the dash and repainting, What else should I consider doing
>before I put the dash back on?
>
>thanks,
>
>peter
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