Hi all. I figure there aren't too many AC owners on this site, but hopefully some experienced hands can help. In searching archives I have confirmed what I want to do; remove the gas heater. It had been taken out of commission by PO, so not sure if it works. Parts seem hard to get too, so all in all I don't feel it's worth my time to repair if FUBAR'd. Plus when I convert to a subie or vw water cooled, I will need the room and will have real heat. So..... I'm pretty clear as to what needs to be done to remove the gas heater. But, is there anything in particular (re: capping fuel lines/electrical or other procedure) I should do when removing the gas heater? Re: stock heater. It is in rough shape. The heater control flap (boxes?) are looking ragged. One flap is wired open so some heat is always coming into cab. I don't want to take risk of "gassing" myself, and since I have a 12V heater in cab, (and will convert to subie/vw WC) I plan on taking out the ducting etc. when removing gas heater. So...... I don't want to simply cap openings on heat exchangers, nor do I want to leave them open venting toward front of the vehicle. My loosely thought out plan is to make some ducting to take heat blowing from heat exchanger boxes and vent toward rear of vehicle. (seems more cost effective than investing in straight exhaust pipes) I'm pretty sure this will help keep the engine cooler on these toasty days. Regardless, am I wasting my time to do this? Has anyone tried this? Sorry for longish post, but hopefully there are some AC "hold-outs" that can post some info. Thanks for any help!
Neil Nicholson. 1981 air cooled Westfalia. Cheap-o web site: http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com |
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