On 11/23/04 6:59 AM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > Waste of time. If your vanagon is working properly, you will never > have a heating > problem. I've run my vanagon in below 0 deg. temp. for hours of > driving, without > ever being cold. Had to have the heat on constantly, but what do you > expect, at that > temperature. Getting out of the van at a 7-11 for a cold drink without > a coat, > is a wake up.... forget the coffee. > Your cooling system must be in good condition, to get proper heat. > ERic > > Darren Lastfogel wrote: > >> When I purchased my van all the AC componets on the motor were missing. >> Living in cold Michigan I really don't need the AC but I could use more heat >> in the winter. What does anyone think about using the existing hoses and >> heat exchanger and connecting to the coolent lines? could it be done? add a >> bleeder screw and hose at the top to let any air out? >> >> Darren >> Lowell MI >> The problem I have is getting the van warm. Takes a long time to warm up the contents of the van. Once everything is warm it stays nice and comfy. I have been using my aux heater to warm it up a little quicker on the colder mornings/nights. I have the normal water heater at front and in the rear for the normal heat circuit. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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