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Date:         Mon, 25 Oct 1999 11:39:30 -0400
Reply-To:     David M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      heater flap foam
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> Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 21:53:25 -0700 > From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> > Subject: heater flaps (not FLAPS) > > Hi any list vendors out there,

> I've looked at the flaps that control the air flow through the heater > and > into the passenger compartment in my '84 and 85, and all of the foam > rubber > is eroded away so that the flaps no longer make a good seal. Now that > the > temps have dropped here in Phoenix, I really notice that hot air > roiling > about my feets.

> I have contacted the dealer, and was told that I could only order the > complete heater flap assembly, including the spindle, plastic flaps, > and > foam seals. They want something around $70 for this, which I feel is > unconscionable, since all that need to be replaced is maybe 97 cents > worth > of foam rubber.

> Anyone out there have any ideas?

I dont know what the foam looks like, but how about draft-seal designed for around doors available at hardware stores?


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