Date:         Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:49:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Removing front heat exchanger
Comments: To: "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM>
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Heaters defrost and de-mist as well. If you are planning to keep it forever, fine, but
think about trying to sell it without a heater.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark A. Kreuzer" <markk@OURWESTY.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:30 AM
Subject: Removing front heat exchanger


> 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
>