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Date:         Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:33:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
Comments: To: David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
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Any way to remove that foam filter for cleaning? Thanks Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original Message----- From: David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 9:10 AM Subject: Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?

>The rear vents on the late vans take the place of the noisy air vents at >the front of the front doors. We have both an 87 (front vent) and a 90 >Westy (rear vent), and the noise reduction from the rear vent and the extra >gasketing around the front door is very noticeable. > >The air flow from the rear vents IS significantly less than the old style, >but I think the foam filters get blocked with dust (they also keep bugs >out, so I'm not removing them...). I've used compressed air to blow the >dust out (from the one accessible vent in the Westy), and this seems to >help considerably. Haven't yet tried blowing from the outside in, >although that is the obvious direction. I think I was confused into >thinking that it would fill the inside of the van with dust, but I am now >enlightened and will do that the next time. > >BTW - on the late vans, there isn't any other way the fresh air can get out >of the van with the windows shut, so the vents must be doing something even >when somewhat clogged. > >Dave >87 Wolfsburg >90 Westfalia > > At 02:03 AM 3/30/99 -0500, Jeffrey R wrote: >>In a message dated 99-03-29 14:36:53 EST, you write: >> >>> Can someone tell me how these vents in later models function and if you >> >>Phillip-- >> >>I believe the vents you speak of in the rear windows are filled with foam and >>designed to let the immediate pressure out ot the bus when the door is >slammed >>with all the windows closed. I do not think they serve any (or at least very >>little) air flow function. >> >>My sister's van called Quest has kick out rear side windows that are >>electrically controlled from the driver's seat. This set up on the Vanagon >>would be great--especially Westy where the driver's side rear side window >>would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would constantly get caught). >>However I'm pretty sure no one offers such and accessory. >> >>In the meantime I'm wondering if driving with the pop-top skylight open on >the >>Westy solves some of the wind-sock/ inefficient air circualtion effect. If >>those with the skylight would please comment?? >> >>My Westy doesn't have the skylight. But if it'll improve air flow I'd >consider >>installing one. It must also be cool to see the stars from the upstairs >>bedroom. >> >>Jeff >>83.5 Westy >>NYC (where the only stars are the ones on celluloid, and pretty dull at that) >> >


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