Date:         Tue, 30 Jan 2007 18:47:03 -0800
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
Comments: To: Joel Cort <joel_cort@yahoo.com>
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hey that's a pretty comprehensive "how to"

Thanks!

Neil.



On 1/30/07, Joel Cort <joel_cort@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Neil and other listees,
>
> Here are my notes and thoughts for pulling the dash to fix the heater.  This
> may be of use to you.
>
> Read on and ask any questions if it is not clear.
>
> First many thanks to David for helping me out with my first heater Job:
> David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net has been a great resource and wealth
> of
> information on how to do this for me. He even shipped out FedEx those darn
> 11 clips to me.
>
> This is a fairly easy job as far as Vanagons are concerned but
> be ready to spend the weekend. Before you get started with this project you
> may also want to order those darn 11 clamps at your VW dealer. They are
> VW Part number 321 819 059  and you will need them to reseal the heater
> unit.
> Having the  Bentley guide will also be helpful.
>
> Below are some basic instructions for doing the job:


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>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 1:56:23 PM
> Subject: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
>
>
> Hi all.
>
> Dash is coming out. Wiper arms have way too much play so will be
> addressing that. (I checked for slop at pivots. It seems play is in
> linkage) Hopefully parts are available. I'll read Bentley first and
> scour the web.
>
> I'm a virgin on this one, but found a good dash removal procedure in
> archives.
>
> Any tips mucho appreciated though.


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