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• Re: Removing rear seat heater?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Sat, 12 May 2001 17:47:03 -0500
  Steve, Speaking as someone who has been rear heaterless for a couple of years..... and know others who do extended trips that also have...
• Re: Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 18:08:24 -0600
  George Golf wrote, " If I had to chose only one, I'd take the rear heater. Remember, the only thing the front heater is...
• Best place to put batteries and how to remove rear heater core.
  Historical mailing list - Taeke Takeon
  Sun, 11 May 2008 19:24:26 -0400
  ...Eventually I will have a different little heater like an espar under the seat but not in the center. How to best remove, the...
• Re: Heater hoses '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:57:34 -0700
  The author of this chart says 5/8" for all heater hoses: http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/VWtoNapaHoses/ The chart is for '86...
• Re: heater
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 21:00:59 -0800
  ...heater I've enjoyed my propex heater for a few years and a friend is now interested in heating his air cooled van. There...
• another question about heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vieira
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 10:25:48 -0700
  In my 84, vanagon, they guy before me did the rad and lines but didnt hook the rear heater back up just cut the...
• Copy of: Re: Tiny orange switch right of steering column below dash?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  18 Jan 97 23:08:11 EST
  ...The gas heater is mounted in place of your center heater tube. They are often called "heater boosters" because they take the pathetically heated...
• Re: BN2 heater info
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:23:58 -0500
  If you want to rust protect some heater parts I can Ceramic Coat them. http://www.engineceramics.com/ If you need more info on...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:28:52 -0800
  ...The heater only needs to run for 1 -2 hours right before you start the vehicle, the rest of the time you would just...
• Re: lifesaver heater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:32:25 -0600
  If you read the instructions accompanying this heater you will find that it warns you to have adequate ventilation when you're using it...
• Re: Bleeding the Coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:53:02 -0800
  ...For some reason I thought that coolant was always flowing through the hose to/from the heater core and the heater control valve bypassed...
• Re: Front heater core
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 09:15:37 -0500
  ...One thing, you didn't mention what your heater core problem seemed to be. There are a number of things that will indicate a...
• FW: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 00:13:42 -0600
  ...Heater My Front heater does not seem to work.. I turn the switch.. and nothing.. my rear heater works.. but no front.. I have...
• Re: rear heater must be on?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 14:12:08 -0400
  I don't agree at all on the flow/no flow thing, hot VS cold coolant running or not in the rear heater core...
• Catalytic Heaters (again)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:56:36 -0400
  I doubt you could use a Coleman heater without modifications, because they are designed to take propane at tank pressure. The catalytic RV heaters...
• webasto bbw46 heater advice request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:22:17 -0700
  hi, i have the webasto bbw46 (gasoline fuelled engine coolant heater) in my '86 syncro. its disconnected and the coolant lines bridged. I have...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Vanagon: Heater Core / Fan
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:36:50 -0600
  If you're planning on pulling the dash for heater core I'd suggest replacing the blower motor too and the valve too! Velma...
• Heater /defroster slides
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:19:01 -0700
  Anyone have two of the plastic flat heater/defroster slide bits, part # 251 259 371 D? They are the black plastic bits that stick...
• Re: Gas heaters in Splitties
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 19:12:01 -0900 (AKST)
  > mentioned, I have seen a heater installed below the dash, > right at the feet of the passenger on a ('65, I think) bus. > This...
• Re: heater thread
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 09:23:11 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi Gang, > >I don't have direct experice with my van needing a heater, but the my >sailboat will get...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:53:05 -0700
  ...What's the problem? Is the thinking that the cooling capacity of the heater is important? But if the heater is not functioning (as...
• Re: Gas heaters in Splitties
  Historical mailing list - Information Commons
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 14:56:13 -0500
  ...Gas heaters in Splitties > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > > mentioned, I have seen a heater installed below the dash...
• Re: replacing Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:16:31 -0800
  The heater comes new without any clips. It is held together by glue or plastic welds. Once you split the upper and lower sections...
• Auxiliary Fuses
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:33:53 -0400
  ...Rear Window Heating, 8 amp Rear Window Wiper, 8 amp Entire auxiliary heater 16 amp Auxiliary heater overheating switch, 8 amp When I look...
• heater core replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rehkugler
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 22:00:31 -0700
  I tried to remove the plastic cover over the rear heater core on my 89 Carat. I was not able to get it off...
• Re: rear heater core leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 11:31:53 -0800
  ...A cheap option would be the complete removal of the rear heater. My van came with that heater already removed, and I haven't...
• Re: Heater Core O ring?
  Historical mailing list - Betsy Webb
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 11:24:06 -0400
  When I put a new heater core in back in December I found mine came without a gasket. I just went to the autoparts...
• Re: Coleman Propane Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 22:54:26 -0600
  Did you have any ventilation going on during your morning running of the heater? Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo...
• Re: Anyone use this Heater for their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:10:41 -0700
  Looks very similar to the Olympian heater I have in my van: <http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/olympian-wave-3-catalytic-safety-heater...
• Re: Truma Heaters, need help for Addres
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:31:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...wrote: > > Eric, > > Truma heaters runs on Propane. They could be built into the > Van in every direction, also underneath the floor. A timer > and...
• Block heater question
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 13:14:04 -0800
  ...I want to install the Autobahn block heater ZVP 289 104, but I need to be sure it will fit under the skid palte...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:14:02 -0800
  I can't say, I didn't think there was a stock air blowing heater in North American late model vans. There was a...
• Re: Rear Vanagon Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 15:07:39 -0800
  ...and ...good thing the rear heater valve will still allow some coolant flow .. though rear heaters still rot out. I recommend the rear heater...
• Re: Front Heater Core in Dash
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 20:09:31 -0400
  Hi TC, I've never heard of a front heater core developing a leak. The rear core is another story, though. The blower motor...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 14:35:19 -0600
  Not the only, but a good replacement for the OE heater under the bench, is the Propex. Few different models. I removed my OE...
• Re: Gas heater (Vanagon 85)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:16:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...this heater, should I buy a CO detector? >> just replace the broken tailpipe (or make your own) before you use the gas heater. chris
• Re: battery powered block heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 10:52:45 -0400
  Chuck Wrote: >>Battery powered block heaters?? I don't think so... Sure there are battery powered block heaters: http://www.espar.com/htm/Specs...
• GAS HEATER SWITCH.. was Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 May 2004 08:47:50 EDT
  ...are you unaware your van has a gas heater??? chris
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 23:41:30 -0600
  ...If you want a front heater which relies on totally recirculating air, > blank off the fresh air intake to the heater box and remove...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Vanagon: Heater Core / Fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:19:31 -0700
  The Vanagon front heater core and dash fan motor are compatible in all watercooled years from 82 on. The cores are expensive for what...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 20:10:39 -0600
  ...Folks up front, dressed in winter clothing, get enough heat from the front heater. mcneely ---- David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Me too, I...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:51:13 -0700
  Anyway, chimeras aside, what hose would be good to cut to insert this tank-type coolant heater: http://www.jcwhitney.com/ZEROSTART-TANK-TYPE...
• Platinum Cat Heater while mobile?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:45:58 -0800
  ...Running the BA-6 heater is one option, but for short trips I would like to keep the propane heater running - can anyone foresee...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer ? / Rolling Sauna
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 08:51:26 EDT
  ...On summer trips on the highway, climbing mountain passes, I had the rear heater open (and the front heater also) with the fan on...
• Re: Monoxide CO deaths 2005
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:25:08 -0500
  ...I would imagine that the number of deaths as a > percentage of participants would be skewed toward heater users. Still > dumb to stand out...
• Re: Freeze plug leaking coolant, what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 22:45:36 -0500
  >If I drain the system, how do I (nondestructively) get the >block heater out? And what should I do to make it seal >better...
• Heated mirror heater
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 05:28:24 -0400
  Still looking for a heater for the heated mirror for my '87. Chased down all the leads that were sent out last time I...
• Re: '81 Vanagon heater advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:45:42 EDT
  ...I sometimes use a propane heater while driving, the type that screws onto the top of a propane cylinder. Crazy? Yes, I guess so...
• Re: battery powered block heaters?
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 21:18:54 -0400
  Battery powered block heaters?? I don't think so. Such a thing would be sure to kill the battery in short order. The only...
• Making Dash vid. Nd. Heater box photos. Pleeeeez!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:30:10 -0800
  ...Am in middile of making one of my fetid dash related videos and, of course, taking apart the heater box in the process. This...
• Question for Gas Heater Gurus
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 14:02:13 -0500
  ...It has what looks to be a factory installed gas heater. It is located in the engine compartment to the left, and looks like...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:42:54 -0800
  ...Leaking Rear Heater > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 8:27 PM > Me too, I have never removed the rear...
• Re: [Fwd: [Fwd: [Syncro] Westy/vanagon floorplans? + heater!!]]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:41:12 -0700
  The heater Arnie would build, if he builds it, would be the safest on the market...just like the Plat Cat, which is the...
• Re: Smelling coolant suspect rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 13:00:31 -0800
  ...has anyone noticed this smell before a rear heater failure? could it be the fan rather then the heater. When I purchased the van...
• Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 20 May 2002 10:18:37 -0700
  ...Moving the lever to the left shuts off the heater boxes- but the cables may need adjustment. In the air cooled Vanagon the heater...
• Re: vented platinum cat heater
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 21:30:08 EDT
  ...I've used both the Propex and Platinum Cat heaters and frankly, both are excellent heaters for a vanagon. Now that Propex can Carver...
• Re: generators again-Honda EU1000
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:59:28 -0500
  ...A kerosene heater can do better still in BTU/runtime. The BA-6 gasoline heater, an option on some Vanagons, is rated at about...
• for sale: '80 Vanagon ASI poptop Camper w/ gas heater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 17:12:59 EDT
  ...propane stove, propane heater AND gas heater (Eberspacher BA6 gas heater) gas/electric fridge, sink, dual H2O tanks, bed, propane tank, cabinets, outside city...
• No Heater/No Wipers!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 08:43:09 -0500
  ...Back heater comes on OK. Dash lights work. Can't drive it with out a heater or wipers. I realize the heater motor is...
• Plat Cat Heater install pictures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 7 Jan 2015 10:28:25 -0500
  Mike, here are some pictures of the Plat Cat heater install you requested. VW is in my barn probably to keep the mice happy...