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• Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 17:02:22 -0400
  ...The ducts have bolts/screws that attach to the frame members of the ceiling (through the interior lining). The front section also is attached...
• Misc: Crank Pulley Bolt Size, ECU, AC Duct Fix, VW insanity...
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:16:23 -0700
  ...the retrofit metal plates VW installed to fix the sagging AC duct problem? What is it about rear engine VW's that turns otherwise...
• Re: heater assist kit
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Sat, 9 Dec 1995 09:48:23 -0600 (CST)
  ...Main suspect is the large black paper duct under the bus; in my case the inside lining peeled off and was pushed forward, pretty...
• Re: A/C duct work "improvements"
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:27:10 -0400
  That must blow!!! El t. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 20, 2013, at 1:10 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Stunning...
• How to remove the heat duct?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:14:59 -0600
  I am talking about the PVC floor piece that goes to the back. There are 2 fastener heads behind the shifter, how do I...
• Re: Friday sing along--sorry to anyone who's offended
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:23:15 -0800
  ...I'm going back out to stock my Westy with duct tape and plastic now.
• Re: AC removal
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 20:02:15 -0700
  ...86 or > newer? Can you re-install the existing sunvisors > on to the roof after removing them from the > overhead AC plastic ducting? > > Eric
• Re: Intake noise (or: Woohoo! No more drone!)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 18:08:30 -0700
  ...I mashed the duct into an oval shape with my > hand so it would fit up into the vent area and mate with the...
• searching for a van
  Historical mailing list - mike mulliganshaw
  7 Jun 95 09:48:30 EST
  ...802-241-3424 Without ductape, I would have floundered for years. By Jerry Dennis from In Praise of Ductape. ***************************************************** ***************************************************** home: mikemshaw@aol.com work...
• Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 21:19:50 -0400
  ...The front air duct was probably not photographed because it went in just > as the regular non-westy install. The transfer tube between the...
• Re: Front blower fix: Free and permanent
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 11:52:53 -0400
  At 11:02 AM 4/18/2002, DaveC wrote: >Duct tape consists of a cloth backing and a rubber >adhesive. "We think that heat...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:59:53 -0800
  ...Raised floor heater duct in diesels Huh? What air flow would that be? Surely you jest. Or maybe they are pulling a gotcha? Certainly...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:26:33 -0500
  ...Can't remember the name of >it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. > >Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C:Have new one FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:03:51 -0600
  ...Need info on overhead A/C > > >the 86-91 passenger van a/c system doesnt need the center ducts or front >duct >to be...
• Re: a/c ducting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 07:13:50 -0400
  ...I've checked > w/VWOA w/ my VIN # and the recall has been done with center duct pieces. If > the dealer did repair the...
• Radio into 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 12:15:54 CST
  ...It looks like they built the van around the Blaupunkt form factor - even to making a indention in the air duct at the back...
• Re: Rear side reflectors on North American cars
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:57:15 -0700
  right............duct tape on the side of the van won't look funky at all. comes in colors too........ perhaps bright pink ? ----- Original Message...
• Falling AC duct - heads up!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 22:25:51 PDT
  ...Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET> > >Cochran wrote: >I have seen some posts about the A/C ducts falling down, I tried to get a...
• Heat
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:25:12 -0700
  ...were the same, and putting plastic wrap on the fresh air ducts (on the outside) kept the cold air out. It seems like it...
• Re: Center Console
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 16:46:05 -0500
  ...Mic cord is routed out from underneath the heater duct cover on the passenger side so it won't tangle in my feet. Clip...
• Re: SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:29:22 -0800
  ...I also remove the huge plastic duct that goes down between the front seats to the rear. This removes cleanly and only exposes like...
• Re: air conditioner
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 00:16:42 EDT
  ...Don't get me wrong I > love my vanagon and drive it almost every day. > well there is a recall for the ducting. the...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 22:21:01 -0600
  ...With a little creative cardboard ducting I think you'll be able to sort things out and get the results you need before you...
• Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 21:48:11 -0400
  ...Remember if you mount it inside that you will have to duct not only the hot air out, but also outside air in, for...
• Hot air from under passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:53:08 -0700
  ...If you have a sealed battery, like an Optima, would it be okay to seal up the vent duct? Do the Vanagons with a...
• Who hijacked this thread? was Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:54:43 -0700
  ...AC Ducts Repair > Does anyone out there know where I can purchase a small supply of those > little plastic or nylon "clips" which hold...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:42:58 -0700
  on 8/31/2001 9:38 AM, Joseph Fortino at fortino1@onebox.com wrote: > wooo eazy man i'm a guy, i meant for...
• shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 01:55:33 -0400
  ...I then applied some duct tape over the hose which I had cleaned of excess dust and crud. Cheers to you, gab
• Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 15:41:37 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 23:10:14 -0700
  ...I used a sun roof with two latches and put it just behind the front seats, temporarily removing the center ducting. Just be sure...
• How hot is your van? Get a IR Thermometer and find out...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:33:10 -0700
  ...The front A/C air ducts over head were 124 F, in about 6 minutes with the a/c on they were 58F. The...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:20:26 -0800
  ...For now I block the defroster > ducts and heater ducts with foam rubber plugs during most of the year. When I > need heat, I...
• Re: Propex outside install?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 22:25:12 -0800
  ...I'm > wondering with the duct routing under the seat if outside install really > saves that much space. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Stuart
• 80 vanagon heat duct
  Historical mailing list - Peter Ruggiero
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 11:13:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...I am missing the heat ducting elbow that extends from the heater blower down thru the sheet metal fitting into the right heat exchanger...
• Re: Vents above side sliding door
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 01:30:36 -0500
  ...I seem to recall that this >is so because when the pop top was put in the camper version these air >ducts became disabled...
• BA-A Heater
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 16:58:32 -0500
  Complete System , BA 6, Auxillary Gas Heater, Part# 251-261-105 Mfg Hersteller, OEM in 1981-83 Vanagon Complete Rear Ductwork and Blower, Fuel...
• Re: Projektzwo foglight spares.....what if you break your $300
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:27:43 -0700
  Duct tape. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Birkenfeld Jeff" <BirkenfeldJeff@JOHNDEERE.COM> > >...maybe get a set of them and cut them down and re-shape...
• Recalls on '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 10:43:31 -0700
  ...I called the dealer and they said that one involves replacing the fuel injectors and the other was securing the AC ducts. The mech...
• Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 12 Sep 95 10:54:15 EDT
  ...in winter you turn off fresh air intake by duct-taping over the duct on the front of the Vgon, behind the grille. (3...
• Re: A/C ducts recall info needed
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Sun, 21 Feb 1999 09:34:20 EST
  ...fro the housing/3bolts on each side, but for the center ducting. If you find out anything different please let me know. Kurt Thomas...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:35:58 +0000
  ...In the air cooled Vanagons, the heated air for > passenger comforter is passed up to the front of the vehicle by duct > work. The...
• Re: Children camping in pop top
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:37:04 -0500
  Two words ......Duct Tape Jennifer Christensen wrote: > Hello All, Does anyone know of a safety net for top bunk??I have 2 small > children...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:47:49 -0400
  On Wed, 15 Oct 2003, Mark Tuovinen wrote: > Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom > sections...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:54:44 -0500
  The po of my westy must have commuted around with small kids. I think a box of crayons exploded one day. I keep finding...
• Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:34:57 -0400
  ...Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." > > There isn't enough duct tape in the world... > > > > In search of more leaks, I...
• Re: BA6 Info - Findings - Maintenance group
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 10:42:45 -0500
  Has anyone tried to retrofit a BA6 from a vanagon into a 78? All my heat ducting is rotten. Can I install this heater...
• Re: Blog post about 85 doka
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:32:12 -0700
  ...I would install fans inside this duct to move that air into the very cold rear compartment. I have never seen one of these...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Eulogising about ducts
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 22:39:28 +0100
  ...This philosophy extends to areas other than NACA ducts of course. When I first saw the Audi TT I wanted one - just looked like...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:31:27 +0100
  ...Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! > Yes, "NACA flush intake" is the proper term or NACA duct. > > Too early for a "senior moment" so...
• Re: If it aint broke, should I try to fix it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 14:20:35 -0500
  More of same ----- even if AC duct has not fallen, have the "kit" installed anyway. From what I can gather, it's only a...
• Re: WANTED: plastic molding for window switch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:58:53 -0700
  you can wrap some duct tape around the swith to keep it in place if the little tabs break off... pull the door panal...
• Westy Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 08:49:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...Skylight assembly (the original has has a corner cracked off and is now covered in duct tape, and the nylon rollers have been chewed...
• rear heat distributor
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 08:51:02 -0700
  I'd either like to sell the Floor mounted heat distributor duct from an '82? (runs from the dashboard between the front seats.) OR...
• WTB: Westy service covers
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:58:43 -0800
  ...somewhat incomplete service covers (the water port has a flap of duct tape covering it). Does anyone have any good used ones available for...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:16:34 -0400
  Yes, "NACA flush intake" is the proper term or NACA duct. Too early for a "senior moment" so call it overwork, and lack of...
• Re: '91 Camper Comments
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 16:20:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They sit under all that > > noise while the driver+ sweats. > > If I had kept mine, I had planned to port the right-most duct...
• Re: adoptin ac from a 7 passenger into a westy
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:23:39 -0500
  ...i was also wondering about using the 7seater ductwork for the front but taking out the middle section and reroute along the driver side...
• Re: Tiico Engine Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 May 2003 13:59:04 -0600
  ...My installation was missing the intake ducting which goes up the "D" pillar from the end of the air cleaner cannister. Had a loud...
• How do you remove the door-to-duct seal in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:44:04 +0000
  I'm talking about the fuzzy oval seal that conducts air to the rear cabin of a vanagon. It has no visible means of...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:46:54 -0400
  How 'bout some transparent aluminum tape? On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:40:25 -0700, LOREN BUSCH <labusch@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > RE Transparent Duct...