In a message dated 8/22/05 9:27:16 PM, eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I know that I saw an article somewhere on the net, but not here, on how to get the fan motor out without removing the whole dash. It was still a pain, but maybe not as bad as the whole dash procedure. >> Considering how easily a Vanagon dash is removed, leaving it in place would be penny-wise and pound foolish. As I have said before, it is not that big of a deal to replace the fan motor in a Vanagon because there is a lot of working room. One thing which is so obvious that it is often not mentioned is to DISCONNECT the battery BEFORE you spark something. This has nothing to do with Vanagons, but it may, in contrast, make you feel better: Note that although the manual calls for the 240 dash to be left in place, Art has found that removing even it makes the job easier and, believe me, the 240 dash does not come off with anywhere near the ease of removing a Vanagon dash. Another subtlety to note is how Art has kept the various fasteners grouped according to the components they are used for. This will help avoid coming up lame in the installed fastener count at the end of the work and it helps prevent stripping a hole in plastic or sheet metal which has already been threaded by a slightly smaller self-tapping screw. I guess pictures and tags might be helpful, but I usually don't bother with them because most things seem to drop back into their orientation once assembly is begun. George |
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