Hi John, It is the expensive route, and you won't gain any storage but if I were you I'd consider pulling the rear heater and putting in a gas or propane heater in its place. Something that works even when your engine is off... Chris On 4/7/07, John <kayakjr@juno.com> wrote: > My rear heater core is leaking. I trying to make up my mind over ditching it (while replacing > the heater hoses anyway) and gaining the storage room that I miss from my air cooled > Vanagon as well as saving a few bucks - or replacing it and the valve at the same time (and the > plastics T's?). > > Anyways - just looking for opinions from this opinated bunch. > > I live in Mass, I take the van off the road in winter, however in fall (and today as well -40 F) it > can be quite cool, although I don't have to use the van in the fall, as it is 3rd vechicle. Still the > idea of warming up that box after kayaking might be nice. > > John > |
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