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Date:         Tue, 11 Nov 1997 17:33:25 EST
Reply-To:     Jim Thompson <uvx196@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Jim Thompson <uvx196@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear heater ??

Alain -

Check the sales code sticker (if it's still there) and then look at this list I've gleaned from the parts microfilm.

Dove Grey Metallic - Paint #H5U, Sales Code X2

Flash Silver Metallic - Paint #P7Y, Sales Code X9

Tungsten Grey Metallic - Paint #H7V, Sales Code 9731

Vesuvius Grey Metallic - Paint #B7Y, Sales Codes 4045 or 9037

The reason for mentioning Grey is because a lot of metallic greys look almost silver-like in color.

Looking at the parts film for poptops, they only list Pastel White tops were sold as replacements, so no help there either. (Film says "paint to match" - woulda been nice to list the color codes there).

It's a little too wet outside for me to check underneath for an air intake, but it's my opinion that the rear heater recirculates the interior air. (Chris or Derek - correct me if I'm wrong please). You have to manually turn it on because VW in it's infinite wisdom (or lack thereof) didn't bother to install at least a cable device to do this (woulda been a lot easier on the driver).

The vents above sliding door are for fresh air ventilation (the lowest control on the dash ventilation/heater panel turns them on or off). Sorry, no A/C or heat from these!

Jim Thompson Check out our latest cool stuff at: http://www.oldvolkshome.com jim@oldvolkshome.com (530) 221-5342 Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks Home

On Tue, 11 Nov 1997 12:56:35 -0800 Alain Thibault <alain@INTERGATE.BC.CA> writes: >I am trying to make sense of this heater.What is his function ? Why do >we have to turn a switch manually in order to avoid hot air from >coming >out ? Is it something that recirculates inside air only ? > Is this heater meant to run in the summer only for fresh air ? or is >it >also meant for heating rear passenger compartment ? And what are those >vent above the slidind door ? Is it for Air cond ? I can't get any >warm >air coming from these vent ... As you see, I am new to this business. > >By the way, would somebody have the paint code for the pop-up roof on >a >1991 Westy Silver. The pop-up roof is kind of grey and I am looking >for >some touch-up paint... The dealer in Vancouver ( Clarkdale) doesn't >know...sic... > >Alain >Westfalia 1991 >


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