The last sentence in Bentely (If this modification doesn't work very well, ask the customer to open the heat air vents to mask the problem) suggests to me it doesn't :)

Can anyone explain exactly what the air deflector modification does -- the cardboard baffles on my van are not in great shape, perhaps this is part of my problem?

Even better -- a picture of a van with the modification in place would be very helpful

On Aug 24, 2008, at 6:33 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote:

> I saw that and wondered if it worked. > > On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 8:19 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > >> It's shown and explained in the Bentley manual. >> >> Engine - Cooling System Section 19.20 >> Hot Footwell kit, assembly consisting of 2 cardboard air deflectors >> (1 left >> and 1 lower) and 1 insulating mat. >> >> If you own and maintain a Vanagon, this book is a 'must-have'. >> >> Mike B. >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> >> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:53 PM >> Subject: Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best? >> >> >> While this subject is 'hot' (bad pun I know but couldn't resist) can >>> anyone >>> point to pictures, part numbers or details of the VW retrofit 'hot >>> foot >>> fix' >>> kit that was available to dealers at one time to deal with >>> complaints? >>> I've >>> seen it mentioned a number of times in the past but have been >>> curious >>> about >>> what it consisted of and wondered if the same thing can be done by >>> current >>> owners if they scrounge the similiar material and know where/how to >>> install >>> it. >>> >> > > > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo'