Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:29:51 -0500
Reply-To: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Dash blower fan
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All good points for sure. Look at my photo show of this project and you will see other things that need to be looked after. Like checking the heater core and replacing it if it’s leaking, refurbishing the metal shield for the heater core if it’s rusted as usual, cleaning out all the accumulation of dirt from the housing, glueing on a cover on the exposed bushing on the new blower motor unless it came with one. One of the photos shows the foam seals I use, you will need to get all the flaps nice and clean to get the new foam seals with self stick backing to stick. Make sure the ballast resistor is working, if not find a replacement. If the locking tabs that hold in the foot well flap in place are broken I have new ones in stock. Clean the fire wall where the heater sits and rust proof with something like Krown Oil. We have just about any part you may need for this job: www.frankcondelli.com Anything you're not sure of, message me off list and I will respond, I’ve done many of these and will have the answer for you.
http://www.frankcondelli.com/heater.htm
> On Dec 10, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.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
Cheers,
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel Trains (Collection for sale <http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm>)
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