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• Re: Searched Re: Rear Heater Valve O Ring,....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 17:31:30 -0700
  ...Frankly, as have some other folks, I'm tempted not to reinstall the heater. But then my front heater fan does squeak.... ;) Neil. On...
• Re: [T2] Exhausts that delete the heaterboxes completely on aircooled Type IV engines?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:18:15 -0500
  At 07:57 PM 1/22/2009, courtney hook wrote... >Are there any aftermarket performance/nonperformance exhausts that >delete the heaterboxes and just run...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 16 May 2013 07:48:00 -0400
  I usually film my adventures, here is the front heater fan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTTtTODTF10 Bryan -----Original Message----- From: James Ogul...
• Re: Smelly
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 12:48:26 +0000
  ...There is probably a leak around your rear heater (fairly common) and may be due to (1) deteriorating hoses that connect the heater core...
• FS: update: eberspaecher b2l heater
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 15:48:46 -0700
  excuse me posting again, but of course the heater is a B2L, not a B1L. this is an important difference, as only the b2l...
• Re: Air Cooled Heat
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:37:14 -0700
  ...ARKADY MIRVIS <HEATERMAN@NAC.NET> > >To: Javier Saenz <gordita70@HOTMAIL.COM>, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > >Subject: Re: Air Cooled Heat > >Date: Thu, 22 Apr...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:17:48 -0800
  >> Subaru heater hoses? 1 meter total? Protected from the elements in the >> engine compartment. Vanagon heater hoses? 6 meters total? Hanging out >> in the...
• Re: battery powered block heaters? - BBW 46 gas heater on Canadian syncros
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 15:10:44 -0500
  ...The Webasto BBW 46 gas heater will operate while the van is > running or not. > A timer will turn the heater on in advance...
• Re: Suburban heater verses Plat Cat?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 20:06:32 -0700
  It is the most popular RV heater on the market today and it is made by the Suburban heater company. Call your local RV...
• Re: Replacing heater control cable (Was: Lube for heater control cable?)
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:38:13 -0600
  Replacing the heat control cable without dash removal is possible. Done it. It may help to remove one or more of the following to...
• Re: heater lights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 23:25:36 +0200
  Barry Mercer wrote: > I've always thought that VW could have done a better job of lighting the > heater controls. > > Far as I can...
• Winter camping heat! (Propex heater for sale)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:57:22 -0500
  I have an early model Propex heater for sale, the X1 model. It is rated at 1600 watts / 5100 btu on propane or butane...
• Re: 12 volt heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 09:17:30 MST
  > I saw a tiny heater that plugged in the cigarette lighter (which isn't > used for cigarettes by anybody I can think of). Anyone...
• Re: fizzix ?
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  18 Jul 1995 12:24:39 -0700
  ...This will: - Heat the cool water - Hasten the evaporation of the applied cool water which because of the specific heat of evaporation (change of...
• Coleman Heater vs Radiant heater
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 01:27:17 -0500
  After all the discusion I went out to investigate this heater at Walmart. There on the shelf right beside the black cat heater was...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:44:13 -0500
  >> that damn rear > > heater (which is another thing I don't really like the location of.) > > Annie, lots in the archives about the rear...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:20:09 -0800
  ...We solution heat treated a bunch of aluminum. (Solution heat treat: <http://www.azom.com/Details.asp?ArticleID=2540 > This was done to soften...
• Re: Back heater problem
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 00:07:51 -0500
  heater valve in the correct spot? barring a blocked heat exchanger or a leak, that's the only thing I could think of as...
• Re: TIICo cooling issues/HUH?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 09:20:20 -0700
  ...The rate of heat transfer is proportional to > the temperature differential and mass flow. Well, you're sort of correct. The *Heat Transferred* through...
• Re: Air-Cooled heater modifications
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 21:56:54 -0800
  ...What I really meant to say was" please buy my heater or kill yourself with Bob's briquet heater." That should be a little...
• Re: Rear under seat heater problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:41 -0400
  ...Yours, David ps -- in my experience the front heater keeps the driver's feet warm and deals with the windshield; the rear heater (which...
• Re: Propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 23:01:38 EDT
  ...Has anyone found a heater that fits into the storage bin at floor level between the fridge and the water tank compartment? where else...
• Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 16:42:17 -0400
  ...1) "Frost Plug" Heater - a heating element inserted in place of one of the frost plugs in the engine block. Postings regarding these heaters...
• Re: Vanagon Heat Vents.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 09:24:53 PDT
  > > I just discovered lately that these vent on my '88 seems to blow > > either fresh cold air, or heated air depending on valve position...
• Re: HEAT glorious heat!!! + 2�
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 17:48:09 -0500
  ...Matthew Bulley Brand" heat fix: R6 insulation on the main and front cardboard/foil heat tube, the removal, inspection, and reinstallation (with high temp...
• TIICO: Is Muffler Heatshield Used?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:19:39 -0400
  ...I'm concerned about heat from the muffler affecting the belts since there is not much space between them. Has anyone put a heatshield...
• Back heater problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:33:39 -0800
  On my 87 the back heater does not put out heat, the front works fine. The back does not appear to leak (no smell...
• Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 20:18:26 -0800
  ...Only heat source is a small heater to heat all the new air. > > Radiant heating AND thermal underwear. Open door - there goes all hot...
• Re: diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing (dieselspacher)?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 03:04:22 -0400
  ...TomC tcarrington@relitech.com David Clarkson wrote: > > We all know about the VW type II gas-fueled heater and the various propane > heaters, but...
• 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...
• Re: rear heater coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 09:33:31 EDT
  My rear heater core was leaking. When I disconnected it, I decided to replace all of the heater hoses with new ones. To maintain...
• drive plate
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 09:11:27 -0700
  http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/storeId-10101/p-39 4/c-10101/catalogId-10101 Heat Shield Insulation, 48" x 72" Sheet...
• Re: '82 Westy Diesel Aux. Heater
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 08:35:31 -0500
  ...On my air cooled '82 the gas heater is the only heater I use. Servicing the heater has been easy so far. Good Luck...
• Re: Electric instantaneous water heater question
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:18:18 EST
  ...George, I'd like to know more about the electric water heater you mention below. Jim On Jan 25, 2005, at 7:07 AM...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:41:00 -0800
  Mark, You can't leave me in suspense like this! "In my case it took longer but that was because I modified the heater...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:17:22 -0500
  I hate to be the neigh sayer on this matter but I have never heard of any heater that has a flame that did...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:31:22 -0500
  ...Heater hoses > > > > > > > Was under the van this last weekend and notices that the heater hoses are > > > very soft and appear to be thin on...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 14:49:43 -0700
  This guy has an inline heater valve that should work for you: http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/ On 4 Jun 2006 at...
• Re: Propex alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 22:04:33 -0500
  On Mon, 4 Nov 2013 17:53:49 -0800, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >"A dedicated heater like the propex or...
• Re: Diesel - block heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 18:10:59 -0900
  A block heater is a must on any engine you plan on keeping for the long-haul in a cold climate. That goes double...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:25:59 -0500
  ...I just cannot get the heat valve to close tight enough, and > in this summer heat hot air blowing is a bit much. Is...
• What does heater lever do?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 18:15:36 -0000
  What exactly does the heater lever do? I mean that one that points to a blue circle on the left and a red circle...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:36:47 -0800
  Wasn't there a Canadian option for a gas heater for the cooling system (pre-heat the coolant in the winter)? Rob vwrobb@gmail...
• Heaters for VW's!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:05:02 +0000
  ...FITTING THE HEATER: As I said the heater is 14 inches long, 6 inches wide and four and a half inches deep. If you...
• Re: HEAT glorious heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 14:53:46 -0500
  ...We learned to 'super heat' the van on the climb (heat on full until it almost isn't bearable), then shut it off until...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:44:26 -0900
  ...I cranked the rear heater > (my front heater blower is dead), the engine temp went down to > acceptable levels, and I made it to...
• Re: Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons in colder climates
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 7 May 2016 08:22:59 -0700
  I too love my rear heater :-) I helped my friend Simon install a propex in his Westy. Not under the rear seat, we installed...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 08 Feb 1995 16:44:10 EST
  I still think most of the problem is condition of the stock heating system, especially for nonCanadians. Have the chilly people tried taking the...
• Re: heat in VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 18:43:49 -0700
  Actually there IS a 'block heater' for the wasserboxer. Sticks to the bottom of the crankcase. Warms the oil rather than the coolant. Another...
• Re: OK to disconnect Heater core ?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 30 May 2001 16:14:25 -0600
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/heaterv1.htm HTH Keith Brian Honan wrote: > Hi list, > > The heater in my 87GL never seems to turn completely off...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:38:43 -0500
  ...Since the rear heater recirculates the air in the vehicle it is very effective at heating the interior. I turn the valve off in...
• 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...
• Re: Block heaters for Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:53:12 -0700
  ...It's an under pan heating element like a long "U" shape. Heats the oil and block. I'm sure it would work as...
• Re: donuts vs heaters was, Re: donuts--Friday
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:39:50 -0700
  On 10/30/2009 11:48 AM Alistair Bell wrote: > what a great confluence of subjects, donuts (doughnuts) and suburban > heaters vs propex. > > Surburban...
• Re: /fff Re- heater blower p
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  4 Oct 1995 09:06:33 -0700
  ...us? talk smart? moi? maybe you could get even greater heat by just running the exhaust into the cabin, that way you guys could...
• 84 GL Heater question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 08:27:36 -0800
  I drove my son's newly purchased Vanagon to work today....the front heater was only producing warm, but not hot air eventhough I...
• Re: Gas Heater Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 14:53:56 EST
  Saulius, Are you getting any heat, or just noise? How long do you let it run? It takes about 2 minutes for the heat...
• Heater Controls
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 22:49:40 -0700
  Hi folks, I am having trouble with two of my heater controls one, the defroster/foot heater selector (the one on top) can't...
• Heater for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:16:53 -0700
  Anybody interested in a Eberspacher DA6 Diesel Heater for a vanagon? I recently purchased one for my Syncro, but recently realized it won't...
• aux heaters...
  Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
  Wed, 20 Jul 1994 21:36:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...a) gas heaters; b) propane heaters or c) electric heaters? I have heard of a fan that fits in the main pipe to give...