Thanks, Neil. The cooling system is not effected in any way. In a Vanagon, unlike a baywindow, the cooling system and the heater are completely separate. Mark
On Dec 27, 2010, at 12:52 PM, neil n wrote: > There are more experienced air cooled people here than me. With that > said and if I'm not misunderstanding your intentions.... > > Blocking any air flow at alternator fan or elsewhere in the engine air > cooling system is a bad idea. And, having one heat exchanger flap open > to bring hot air to cabin, and blocking the other, may cause an > cooling imbalance in engine cooling system. Maybe. > > You may find there's enough heat in cabin by leaving both heat > exchanger flaps open. > > Neil. |
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