Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:54:59 -0600
Reply-To: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET>
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From: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET>
Subject: Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
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Hi Eric,
As Budd mentioned, there are some holes along the outside edge of the
air scoop. These are small slots and just the right size to let mice into
the fresh air scoop / system.
Darrell
----- Original Message -----
From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 1999 6:21 AM
Subject: Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
> On Tue, 21 Dec 1999, Budd Premack wrote:
>
> > There may be air leaks in addition to possible engine temperature
issues.
> >
> > Aging of the flap seals in the main air plenum (which are controlled by
3 of
> > the 4 dash air control levers) creates gaps which allows fresh (cold)
air to
> > sneak past. Since it is a huge pain to remove the entire heater/plenum
> > assembly and renew the flap seals, I have found it expedient to go for
for
> > an easier solution .
> >
> > You can cover the main air intake (behind the upper grill) with
cardboard
> > and duct tape. This greatly reduces the amount of fresh (cold) air that
> > gets into the heater plenum. In effect, you have just upgraded to a
> > recirculating interior air system.
> >
> > However, don't cover the small side air intakes as this will completely
stop
> > all fresh air from entering the van. This will allow too much moisture
> > (from breathing) to remain in the van, thus allowing condensation to
form on
> > the cold windows. Remove your cardboard air intake cover when it warms
up
> > in the spring.
> >
> > Also check for air leaks from loose fresh air ducts under the dash.
These
> > are the ducts that supply fresh air to the outer dash vents. Tighten
the
> > ducts and secure the connections with duct tape (what else?).
> >
> > I did both of these easy fixes last winter and my van now stays warm as
> > toast, even when temps are well below 0 F.
> >
> > Budd Premack
> > 86 Syncro, 73 Super
> > Minneapolis, MN (Land of Sky Blue Waters)
> Last summer I taped completely over the outer air intake, to
> improve the AC. After that driving at 60 MPH, I could feel air pouring in
> to my van as if I missed the sides or something. Check over my work
> several time. I'm convinced that there must be somewhere else that
> Vanagon leak air. Anyone have any ideas?
> Eric
>
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