Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:25:03 -0500
Reply-To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Dash blower fan
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Can you enlarge the port or drill a different one to permit getting a rod or wire in there to prod the fan? That and the lube might get it going, unless you really want to yank the dash.
Stephen
Mobile
> On Dec 10, 2017, at 1:09 PM, Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the great list Jim. My fan motor is sufficiently locked up that
> the Mullendore port method was unsuccessful, so I'm going to tear my dash
> apart soon. Unlike Jared, who from his pic looks very well prepared, I'm
> waiting until the weather warms up a bit.
>
> Re the foam, what kind of foam do you need and where can it be purchased?
>
> I'm doing my rear brakes today; these things always give us a project for
> Sundays, right?
>
> Rick
>
>> On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 5:41 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Replace the foam seals that, after about 30 years, are leaking air into you
>> cabin no matter where you have the levers set. These are on the moving
>> flaps inside the heater box.
>>
>> Remove and clean the two star clusters that create the grounds for all the
>> under dash electrical system. You will have less electrical gremlins if you
>> do this now while access is easy.
>>
>> Lubricate the backside of the windshield wiper mechanism.
>>
>> Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the
>> frame with regular hex bolts to make your job easier next time.
>>
>> Label where all the cables go and mark their exact position under the
>> clamps with a spray or daub of paint. Take a picture for exact routing.
>> Things will work better and it will make the job easier next time.
>>
>> Lay down sound insulation where you can apply it. This front area is the
>> source or a lot of Vanagon interior noise, as there is no "nose" on the car
>> to extend the noise out from the driver.
>>
>> Lube the foot pedal bearings.
>>
>> Replacing the brake and clutch cylinders if you feel like it. They will
>> never be more accessible.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 12:17 AM Jared Planter <jaredplanter@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey there!
>>>
>>> Today I started the daunting task of replacing the blower fan in the
>> front
>>> dash on my 87’ westy. I’ve got it completely disassembled and will be
>>> reassembling it with a new blower fan tomorrow. I’m wondering what else I
>>> should do while I have everything apart. Any recommendations would be
>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>>
>>> Jared
>>>
>>
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