In a message dated 10/19/98 11:29:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rrjohnson@MAIL.ARC.NASA.GOV writes: << Once home, I disassembled the heater but haven't determined exactly where it's leaking. The hoses are fine so I'm guessing the heater core has a small leak. Anyway, I don't plan on ever living where it's cold enough to need that heater so I am considering removing all the plumbing from where it junctions with the hoses and removing the heater (potential bleeding point) all together. I could use the extra storage more than the heat in the rear. Am I missing anything obvious where the removal of this unit will cause damage somewhere else? My instincts say yanking it will be okay but I've been wrong before. The only evil ramification I can think of is that under VERY hot engine conditions, I will be losing a potential source for cooling some coolant. If anyone else has had this problem before, I'd appreciate hearing how you went about cleaning the floor padding and carpet. I'd like to remove the possibility of my dog getting to the padding and licking the toxic stuff. I'll probably just replace the carpet but the padding doesn't look so easy (or cheap) to replace. Thanks in advance for tips and suggestions. Roy Johnson and Glenda Guagua ('87 GL) PS The VW Vanagonia I saw up in Canada was inspiring. I saw alot of really well preserved Westies (Eurovan Westies too) and a very cool Single Cab. I've see a few crew cabs but that single cab was the first and it had me thinking maybe... That's probably why Glenda started leaking. Just her way of venting a little jealousy. >> Hi Roy, by removing the rear heater core, you won't hurt a thing. The rear heater isn't that expensive though and it's easy to replace. I used to live in the Bay area, and it's nice to have that rear heat for those cold feet, especially for those trips to Lake Tahoe. See ya. Michael, North Bend, WA 87 syncro 87 quattro |
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