Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 17:59:44 -0800
Reply-To: Kk Al <kkalnsf@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Kk Al <kkalnsf@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Front heater motor
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Thank you all for the information. I think we are going to pull the dash
ourselves as that seems pretty straight forward, but leave the heater motor
to the professionals. We can save a little cash and make sure it's done
properly.
On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 1:04 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> Keep in mind there is a slight difference in early and later model
> installations due to changes in the Vanagon. On earlier models you will get
> to two upper mounting screws from inside the car with a long phillips head
> I think or maybe a 10mm socket, don't remember but it needs to be long. On
> later models you will remove the grill and remove these screws from the
> outside of the car.
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 2:58 PM Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Here's another one:
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yi4UNm9a9M
> >
> > Steven
> > 91 Westy
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 3:56 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Perhaps this might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTTtTODTF10
> > >
> > > Steven
> > >
> > > 91 Westy
> > >
> > > On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 3:45 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Oh, and don't even think about pulling the heater box without
> resealing
> > >> the
> > >> air flaps. You will think you are driving a new car...until the next
> > >> thing.
> > >>
> > >> If anyone can't find online instructions for pulling the dash, email
> me
> > >> privately.
> > >>
> > >> Jim
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 2:41 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> > as Jim said... drilling a Mullendory port is just a temp fix..
> > >> >
> > >> > the long way and best is removing the dash and replace the motor..
> and
> > >> > since you're there... replace the clutch pedal too (if it's a manual
> > >> trans)
> > >> > sound deadening the front nose panel, lube the cables, repair the
> air
> > >> > hoses, may be replace the heater core... and you're all set...
> > >> >
> > >> > yes long job but with BIG satisfaction
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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