to the Original Poster ... re > oes anyone know how to lubricate the front heater blower motor in an 84 > Vanagon? Mine burned up several years ago, and I purchased a used blower > motor. It is rather hard to turn and evidently needs lubrication. I can > get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the plastic cover that > makes up the blades of the fan. Also, what type of lubrication should I > use? There is a recognized solution call the Karl Mullendore fix or trick. It involves drilling a hole near that bearing area and squirting lube in there. Not hard to find in a google search I imagine. scott www.turbovans.com |
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