----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 9:30 AM Subject: Removing front heat exchanger
> Looking for feedback... thanks group. > > As part of my project I'm planning to take out the rear heater core and > > now > that we live in texas i'm considering removing the front as well. I'll be > taking off the dash to fix the vents so i'll be right there already. > Here's my rational: > 1. I don't want to spend the time or money on replacing hoses and the > exchanger to ensure the refresh is complete. > 2. It's just another potential failure point that i'm not sure i'll > actually need. > 3. compared to the midwest, texas just doesn't get cold enough to warrant > having heat. i'd rather bundle up if it's a little cold. >
I like the secondary (and tertiary) benefits of having both heaters. When the ground terminal corroded off my radiator fan we made it through LA gridlock with temps in the mid-80's by running the heater full blast. Also, we like to dry out the rear compartment after beach camping by running the rear heater on our way home. Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy, EG-33 |
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