Date:         Mon, 18 Jan 1999 11:38:29 -0500
Reply-To:     David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
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From:         David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lack of hot air. etc.
Comments: To: "David G. Hobbs" <dghobbs@SIU.EDU>
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David,

I had a similar problem on our 87.   Finally solved by replacing the heater
core, which was clogged.   I didn't try power flushing it with cooling
system flushing/cleaning stuff first, (since the fan motor had started its
squeal of death and had to be replaced anyway) and you should probably try
checking the core before pulling the dash (real pain).   I think if you
used long hoses and a funnel, you could see if the core is clogged and then
try to treat it.   I don't have any experience with cooling system
flushers/cleaners, however.

If you haven't already, You should also check to be sure that the coolant
valve is opening all the way, and that the hoses aren't crimped somewhere.

Dave

At 02:36 PM 1/15/99 -0600, David G. Hobbs wrote:
>Well after a day spent bleeding my coolant system and even trying to bleed
>(although there is no bleeder screw) the front heater, I still do not have
>what I would call hot air blowing through the front heater on my 85 GL.
>Anybody with similar problems/solutions?
>    Also, does anyone have a recommendation for a replacement wiper fluid
>pump for the same van. I installed one from Autozone about 8 months ago and
>it is already shot.
>    Finally public recognition goes out to Darrell Boehler a truly amazing
>guy who has helped a mechanically inept person learn the ins and outs of his
>van!!!!  Thanks Darrell!!!!
>David Hobbs
>Dghobbs@siu.edu
>