Date:         Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:39:59 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front Heater fan sources?
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com>
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FWIW I got mine from VM Autohaus in Burnaby. I'd have to search my reciepts,
but IIRC it was in line  with the CI price.
There's discussion about aftermarket fans in the archives. What I got from
reading the threads (and my own .02) is that any aftermarket part can fail
prematurely. True one wants to "get it right" doing a job like this, but
like I said.....

Mine still works fine though I don't use it much...... Yet. I hope to have a
water cooled engine in before the spring so I can try out the fabulous real
heat!

Neil.



On 12/1/07, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> What is the recommended front heater fan source these days? I need to
> finally get this done before heading to the snowy regions over Christmas.
> Running with a rear heater alone doesn't clear the windows too well.
>
> It appears busdepot.com has the best price at $72 for a Euromax brand, but
> is it any good? I don't know if I can get it here (Victoria, BC) in time
> without
> paying a fortune for shipping.
>
> CIP1.ca has one for $95, but I'm wary of dealing with them again, and
> don't
> trust their quality - the picture looks cheap.
>
> Most of the other vendors are in the $110-125 range.
>
> Any advice welcome.
> Shawn Wright
> http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
> '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
> '85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
>



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