I just moved from Austin, Texas to Seattle, Washington. I, too, have an engine conversion in my '87 GL. I switched from the WBX to an engine from an '87 Porsche 911 Carrera. I didn't go to the trouble of hooking up heat. I also reasoned that heat for my Vanagon wasn't all that important. I spent last winter driving around with a blanket across my legs. Not always so effective. I would HIGHLY recommend going to the trouble of hooking up the front heater. In the long run I think you will find it worth the trouble. Remember, no heat up front means that you won't have a defroster. I consider this a safety item, as well as a convenience. Other considerations: no heat will greatly decrease resale value if you ever decide to sell your Vanagon. As I mentioned, I now live in Seattle. Man, do I ever wish I had heat up here. I have an Eberspracher (sp?) on order. I can't wait until I get installed. Remember, you may not always live in Texas. When I did my engine conversion I had NO idea that I would ever be leaving Texas. Well, it happened. I wish I had done the heat when I was in Texas. Remember, too, that your passengers will quickly tire of not having heat in the van. Good luck! Cheers, Bruce motorbruce@hotmail.com
>From: "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM> >Reply-To: "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Removing front heat exchanger >Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 11:30:14 -0600 > >Looking for feedback... thanks group. > >I'm in the process of planning an entire fresh of the mechanicals of my 85 >Westy. This includes installing the new Zetec engine. >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. > >thanks in advance for your thoughts. > >-- mark > > >Mark A. Kreuzer >email: markk@ourwesty.com >85' Westy |
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