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• Re: 85 Westy on Southcoast, MA Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:02:57 -0600
  .... and, based on the photo of the rear interior, it looks like that's a thermostat/heater control panel/box up on the closet...
• Re: Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Susan Cote
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 18:24:28 -0500
  ...What you descibe is the heater I have in my 1985 Vanagon. Mine doesn't work. Can you tell where the fuses etc can...
• Vanagon Eberspacher BA-6 gas Heater for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 03:07:36 EST
  Eberspacher BA-6 vanagon gas Heater, complete w/ all switches and wiring. this is an auxilliary heater, works independant of your stock heating system...
• Re: Webasto "Blue Heat"
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 08:45:34 -0500
  Years ago, VW Trends carried advertisements for electric heaters for your air cooled VW. Basically a twelve volt hair dryer that replaced the cardboard...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 06:27:28 -0400
  If you turn on the heater fans, you do remove additional heat from the engine. Both due to increased cooling capacity and the fact...
• Re: front heater problems 85'
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 22:51:44 EST
  ...If you go to a wrecking yard for them, it is easy to gather enough without removing the heater box. Whereas a Vanagon requires...
• Re: Rear heater core replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 23:46:06 EST
  ...Realizing how much a Vanagon enjoys having its cooling system bled, I did not install the cover once the new heater core was in...
• '85 Westy B2L Eberspacher cabin heater-fire hazard?
  Historical mailing list - James Rasmussen
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 08:56:35 -0700
  Our '85 Westfalia has a B2L Eberspacher gasoline heater that heats the cabin/living area. It was installed at the factory/dealer in Germany...
• odd heater fan part number Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 25 Oct 2003 16:08:56 EDT
  I got a heater blower fan for the front heater from an 88 Vanagon in a wrecking yard. The heater unit shell was not...
• Interesting rear heater core X ref and headlight find
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:14:46 -0700
  ...Head lights and heater cores. They were listed, NOS, as probably for an Iltis. The heater cores were a direct replacement for Vanagon rear...
• Re: Mice prevention, was : Heater knee bar cross beam
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:41:08 -0700
  ...I just want to make sure they > don't reside in the heater box and I have pull dash/heater box again - well at...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:57:25 -0600
  ...The clock work that engages when you push and turn the knob is what sets the heater run time. (The gas heater will function...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:37:33 -0800
  One man's hack is another man's finesse. :) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386923&highlight=heater+fan Andrew Bainbridge...
• Re: heater fan whine
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:04:50 -0800
  ...The bad news - the front heater blower�is installed on�the front heater assembly tucked under the dash.� It is extremely hard to get...
• Re: Installing a 1982 Westy rear seat into 1987 water cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 11:39:07 -0400
  ...Hmm, seemed to be a long distance between the heater outlet and the front kick panel. Then I realized that the heater unit is...
• Re: Heater safety
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 07:16:14 -0800
  ...Only forced air and true catalytic heaters are safe for comfort heating, and even with these, adequate ventilation is required to replenish the fresh...
• First Timer - Dash Removal, heater R&R
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 7 Nov 2020 23:34:21 -0700
  Hi, I want to replace my front heater motor and the heater core. I've got a good video on removing the dash and...
• Re: Very little heat from the front heater
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:57:17 -0800
  Low heat from a heater generally means low fluid (or air) in it. In really cold places it might mean a frozen line. Either...
• Re: Heater or Heat Exchanger?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 21:45:37 -0500
  ...What is this? I was at first wondering if this was the rear >heater that folks have been discussing a lot lately, but it...
• Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:47:57 -0500
  ...This is exactly the same heater that is in my clients van Roy I will take a closer look at it this weekend it...
• Attention geniuses:
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:47:00 EDT
  ...The bracket is easily pop-riveted on AFTER removing the heater core. At thought at least you should know.
• Re: rear heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 19:13:42 EST
  In a message dated 11/29/00 5:57:23 PM, meed@MBARI.ORG writes: << How can one differentiate a leaking rear heater o...
• BA-6 heater for sale
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 21:11:00 -0500
  Ebespacher Heater BA-6 for sale, good condition $350.00 Wireloom has not been cut all electronics and safety drvices come with it. Shipping...
• Re: THE ULTIMATE Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:17:15 -0700
  Why can you see anything but GASOLINE or DIESEL burnig heaters in Germany or Scandinavia? Because they are the ultimate and very refined way...
• Re: No heat at stoplights.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Jan 2010 14:37:59 -0800
  ...Insulating the heater hoses under the van helps heater performance. Make sure the rear heater is off, if desiring more front heater performance. A...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 07:18:30 -0700
  ...Likewise, the front heater seems capable of roasting you out of the van as well. By the way - Is the forward position of the...
• German eBay (Was Re: WTB: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6))
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:20:41 -0500
  ...WTB: �Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6) >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >John, > >To find one of these heaters you will have to look on the...
• Condensation, rust and Catalytic heaters, was: Excellent Catalytic Heater at Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 07:58:06 -0400
  I'd agree with Steve on the questionable merit of catalytic (unvented) gas heaters in small vehicles...adding a few Bulley comments. When outside...
• Re: Winter camping heat: PROPEX heaters available again!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:29:23 -0800
  ...The condensation your friend talked about was from the people in the van, not from the heater. I always crack a couple of windows...
• Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 10:36:13 -0500
  ---- Annie <lsandrsn@gmail.com> wrote: > > There does seem to be another leak in the rear heater lines somewhere and I > have yet to find...
• Re: Aftermarket propane heater?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 22:08:45 -0400
  ...Olympian Catalytic Heater, Wave 3 http://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/product/detail.cfm?USID=611273766&PRODUCT_I D=222 Shannon 91 Vanagon -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 14:47:10 -0800
  ...For a waterboxer, I like the idea of an inline coolant heater, assuming it could be installed in the engine or rear heater loops...
• Re: mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 21:50:38 -0700
  ...However the 86 shows fuses for possibly Aux heater fuse 1 Aux heater fuse 2 Emergency horn system Central locking Power windows Butt warmer...
• Re: rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:32:44 -0700
  ...rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed > Rob, I don't know where "out here" is, but in my neck o...
• wtd. 82 diesel Westy, dash / heater panel interface panel, rear table hardware..& CAT heater
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 11:56:44 -0700
  ...it seems that only the westy/diesel has the proper shaped panel, or at least a westy that has the heater duct system passing...
• Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:48:07 -0500
  ...Heater to supplement my less than adequate heater during a cross country trip in January (London, Ontario to Crecent City, California). On of the...
• Re: Replacing heater control cable (Was: Lube for heater control cable?)
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:38:13 -0600
  ...instrument cluster, radio, rear heater control, ash tray, and steering wheel. Couldn't say about the other sliders. -Jarrett 89 Westy powered by Bostig...
• More Heater Blower Problems
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 11:30:46 -0800
  Last week our highest speed on the heater fan (front) motor quit working and now none of the speeds work. I looked in the...
• Re: Dave's rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 10:41:22 -0800
  ...If not, maybe >> a plugged heater core.Karl Batzler84 Vanagon87 Audi 5000 S
• 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...
• Rear heater woes...
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 19:15:32 -0400
  ...Took apart the rear seat and took a look at the rear heater, have some solidified (white powdery stuff) coolant on the fins and...
• Re: Gas heater value?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 12:01:23 -0700
  What is the name of the heater? ----- Original Message ----- From: "don spence" <dkspence@TELUS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, December 04...
• Re: GAS HEATER SWITCH.. . now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Mon, 24 May 2004 22:03:50 -0700
  ...or electric space heater. or LP > fired heater. or, a moron with a pack of matches... all the preceeding can fit > the description of...
• Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jason Cornfeld
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 22:12:17 -0700
  My Front heater does not seem to work.. I turn the switch.. and nothing.. my rear heater works.. but no front.. I have a...
• Also Paulchen racks and Carver P4 heaters!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 23:50:47 EST
  I also just received a shipment of Paulchen racks and Carver P4 heaters. Steve Lashley '66 Westy '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV <A HREF...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:17:24 -0600
  ...On Feb 9, 2008 10:03 AM, Jeff Clayman <jclayman@massmed.org> wrote: > What have people done for heater hose replacement in 87 vanagon...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:59:43 -0800
  ...I > doubt too many buyers of $39 heaters will bother to read the Mr Heater website. > > But really--18-19%? Doesn't that sound...
• Ebersparker (SP?) heater for 1970 Westie
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 15:00:39 -0500
  ...Should the heater connect to the regular heater so that is works as a defroster and everything or should the heat just get into...
• Heaters part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 16:09:26 CST6CDT
  Dan Dan the Heater Man... Okay. I just got back from a 250 mile jaunt today. Ambient temp 17 F (that would be 8...
• Re: Cost of Heater Core
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 19:25:15 -0500
  FYI, I just ordered a rear heater core from Camelback VW for $117.00 plus three day shipping (next weekend project). My local dealer...
• Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 15:05:31 -0500
  Volks, Have 87GL w/rear heater and no manual, only the Bentley which can't help me. I need someone to tell me the...
• Re: Plat Cat heater
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:49:02 -0700
  Anyone interested in this heater should definitely check out Harald & Nancy's web page. http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/plat_cat_heater.htm...
• Re: Repairing Front Heater Core
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:17:21 -0700
  ...Yes, people have died from heater core failures. Dennis ------------ reply ---------- VW in Canada was still honoring a heater core recall for A2 (1985 - 1992...
• rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:04:54 -0700
  my rear heater was leaking coolent under the seat. i have been reading the posts as to how easy it is to fix-without...
• Re: 91 Westy rear heater core smell - no leak!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:00:55 -0800
  ...91 Westy rear heater core smell - no leak! >Very strong sickly sweet odor of hot coolant. I examined the heater box >unit, and open...
• Diesel Heater Core Leaking?
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:41:47 EDT
  ...After removing the glove box I noticed that the linkage was not completely shutting the heater valve (in the diesel its under the dash...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:06:42 -0400
  ...What's the problem? Is the > thinking that the cooling capacity of the heater is important? But if > the heater is not functioning (as...
• 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: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:43:13 -0400
  ...What's the problem? Is the thinking that the cooling capacity of the heater is important? But if the heater is not functioning (as...
• Was :Damaged cooling pipe( now: rear heater core)
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:43:56 -0800
  One thing that I did on a Wolfsburg GL I owned a couple of years back when the rear heater core started leaking: 1...