Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 06:35:24 EDT
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Installing heater fan motor on 86 syncro
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In a message dated 07/07/2009 9:39:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
Andy, did you look at the photos I sent on my Picasa page ?
_http://picasaweb.google.ca/FCondelli/FrontHeater#_
(http://picasaweb.google.ca/FCondelli/FrontHeater) They are not as complete as I would like but I'm
still working on that page.
The foam seals on the flaps originally covered the entire flap. All
that is really needed is around the perimeter where the flap touches the
edge of the box to make a seal. Remove all the flaps from the housing. One
set of flaps will require removing the glued on cover plate which can be
reinstalled with small screws, the screw holes are already there. All the
others can be removed by discovering the way, it's a sort of puzzle but if you
study each location you will see how they are to be removed. Eventually I
will get photos of that operation. Remove all the plastic centre pieces
on all the flaps and discard. Remove all the old glue that is left from the
original foam. Get "Weather Shield" peel and stick foam insulation for
use around windows at the Home Depot or similar place, 1/4" T x 3/8" W and or
3/16" T x 3/8" W. Get both sizes and see which works best. I think I used
the thinner thickness on the flaps and the thicker one around the motor
and heat exchanger. Install it around the perimeter of each flap where the
flap will touch the edge of the box on the side where the old foam was.
Re-install the flaps. Use the same peel and stick insulation around the
motor and heat exchanger in the same place where it was after removing the old
one of course. The two halves of the heater box is held together with 11
clips. If you look carefully you will see there is a specific location for
these 11 clips. No glue or screws are needed unless the casing has been
damaged. These clips are available from VW or I have them in stock. The end
of the motor with the exposed bushing needs to be protected. Use a
suitable sized bottle cap glued in place with silicon sealant. Put some light
machine oil on that bushing before installing the cap. You need to test the
motor on all three speeds after it has been positioned in the casing half
where it belongs and before reassembling the box to be sure the ballast
resistor is good. That's what makes the fan have three speeds. If the ballast
resistor which is inside the box is bad now is the time to change it. It
must be ordered form VW or some other supplier who has it. I get them from
VW as I need them, no stock here. To do this test you need a 12v power
supply, the fan switch and some wire. Ground from the 12v power to ground on
the motor. 12v to the input of the switch. Wires from the ballast
resistor to the switch. Wire from the ballast resistor to the motor. Switch all
three positions. Low and Medium speeds pass through the ballast resistor,
High speed is direct. If you need more help you can phone me at
613-256-6763 between 8am and 6pm.
>>>>>>Wow, I'm in Albany, NY and I received my parts in one day time with
free shipping from euro parts/parts direct.
It seems the foam from where the old heater fan sat is worn out. I'll cut
and stick some new foam around the many curves and then set the new heater
in (Mele). Is it ok to hook up the wires to the fan and switch, hook the
battery up and try it out on all three speeds even though so much more is
unplugged from the dash and speedo?
I've seen people mentioning to put foam on the vent flaps. Seems it was
there before but mine must have disappeared over the years. What should be
the thickness of the foam be and does it go on the hole flap?
Assembling the two piece heater plastic. Should I reglue it and put the 4
clips back on, or just the 4 clips or/and use machine screws around the
perimeter?
Last but not least, did someone mention glueing some kind of cap to the
back of the motor to keep dust from getting in?<<<<<<<<<
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
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Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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