Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 17:33:25 EST
Reply-To: Jim Thompson <uvx196@JUNO.COM>
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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
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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
>