Date: Thu, 2 Jul 1998 15:57:27 -0500
Reply-To: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@TAOS.MIDWEST.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@TAOS.MIDWEST.NET>
Subject: Re: Whistlin' ducks
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I replaced my front heater blower motor last spring. I have an 86 westy
, 2wd, 4speed, with a/c. There was some foam rubber sealing material on all
three flaps inside the heater. It was in terrible shape more than half was
torn off and missing. The lower flap (turns air on /off to warm your toes)
you can probably see the foam seal if you lay on the floor and glance up
inside the heater. There is another flap that allows air to flow out your
windshield defroster and the last allows air to flow through the doors to
the rear vents.
You could probably plug all three of these with some rags or paper
towels or block the outside inlet if you like. If you pull the front unit
you can replace all these seals and it will make a big difference in your
controls . You can finally turn them all off if you desire. I used some
foam material from a hardware store because I didn't know about the seals
you are asking about until I was inside the unit. A much better plan since
you know you will be inside the unit is to get new ones from vw or one of
the list venders, provided they are available of course. It will save you
much time trimming and sizing the necessary foam seals. Be sure to free up
/ lube all the controls while you are inside the unit, and it will work
like a brand new one. Good luck with your quest.
Darrell Boehler
Makanda Illinois
-----Original Message-----
From: db25 <Douglas_M_BENSEN@UMAIL.UMD.EDU>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, July 02, 1998 3:03 PM
Subject: Whistlin' ducks
>Or maybe I have a whistle in my ducts. At least I got your attention.
>With the air conditioning system season in full gear I've noticed that I
>cannot close off my fresh air ducts enough to stop air flow. At around 40
mph
>the air really starts to whistle. I removed the instrument cluster and
radio
>and adjusted the levers so I could get more pressure on the blend doors,
but it
>made no differencer. Or very little. Since I haven't had the luxury of
>replacing my front heater core, I was wondering if one of you remember if
>there if a foam seal on the blend door. If you answer is yes, I have more
>questions. Can the foam be replaced withour pulling the whole dash apart.
>Does it use a special type gasket material.
>Maybe I should put duct tape over the air intake behind the front grill and
>pull it off this fall. I'm just trying to give the a/c a fighting chance
at
>cooling down this huge box. Any suggestions are appreciated.
>
>Doug
>'86 GL Westy
>Maryland
>
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