Date:         Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:40:38 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week,
              Any ideas? Need some parts....
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <sl2eqz56.fsf@cs.indiana.edu>
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I don't think so, but maybe someone more knowledgeable than I, can
answer the question. I haven't had to pull mine apart myself, just
summarizing what I have gleaned from the list and the archives. So far
so good, knock on wood. In looking at the pictures in the ETKA, the
motor is buried within the heater box, and there is no way to get to it.
I suspect that VW, building it like this and knowing the problems that
maintenance of the unit would entail, used oil impregnated bronze
bushings to give long Service life. Maybe someone who has pulled onout
and broken down the motor can address this.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Allan Streib wrote:
> Is it possible to get "at" the fan motor in place, for lubrication,
> with less effort?
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> John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> writes:
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>> Robert, Chad, and Allen,
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>> In case yiu don't know = replacement of a heater fan motor required
>> complete removal of the dash to get at it. Most people who undertake
>> the challenge repair the foam seals in the heater box at the same
>> time. And they take care of any other problems under the dash that
>> needs attention. Once done, they are much happier with the heating
>> of the van.from up front. It's a chore, but relatively easy, just
>> takes a lot of time.
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