Date:         Tue, 7 Jul 1998 01:04:29 EDT
Reply-To:     SyncroHead@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: A/C water leak
Comments: To: Shaner@FAMENT.COM, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-07-07 00:33:14 EDT, Shaner@FAMENT.COM writes:

> Although I have yet to resolve my coolant loss problem, a more pressing
>  issue has reared its head. While driving today (95 deg 80%+ humid) for
>  about 1/2 hour my son informed me that he was being dripped on. Sure
>  enough, the A/C was dripping on his head. This is the last seat middle.

There are two evaporator condensation drainage tubes, one on each
side of the van.  Here's what I do every 2-3 years (as a matter of fact, just
last Saturday after a little waterfall of my own):

Remove two phillips heads screws from one of the black plastic air intake
grills at the rear pillar of the van.  Pull the bottom of the grill out
toward you and then slide the grill down and away from the van.  Reach into
the hole ard toward the front of the van.  You'll find a rubber tube.  Pull
it out so that you can see it.  Stand back!  Pinch the duck-bill-like end of
the tube between your fingers & roll it between your fingers a bit to
dislodge the dirt and the water will start flowin!  Re-assemble and repeat on
the other side.

Don't get wet!
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg