Date:         Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:48:10 EST
Reply-To:     "Jeff W. Bourdeau" <jeffb@WASTEMAN.ANR.STATE.VT.US>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         "Jeff W. Bourdeau" <jeffb@WASTEMAN.ANR.STATE.VT.US>
Organization: VT Agency of Natural Resources
Subject:      [Q] Bypassing Rear Seat Heat Exchanger

The rear seat heat exchanger on my 89 westy is leaking.  I have not
priced a new one but I suspect that it may be more than I am want to
pay.  I do not drive the vehicle in the winter, therefore I am
contemplating on removing the heater core and plugging the feeder and
return coolant lines under the rear seat. Has anyone attempted this?
Any problems?  The bonus is that I will have additional
storage space under the seat.

While I am messing with the cooling system, I thought I would replace
the antifreeze.  Bentley's directions are a bit confusing.  Is there
anything online that gives a better step by step description on how to
replace the coolant?

Thanks in advance!

Jeff Bourdeau
73 westy (already in hybernation)
89 westy (about to hybernate)
Burlington VT