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• Re: New guy on list need feedback
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 15:58:35 -0800
  Just a quick note with respect to the leaking heater core. There is a seal (square cross-section o-ring) at the joint between...
• Re: vent question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 20:44:02 EDT
  ...Then loosen the adjusting nuts for both heater cables on both heat exchangers so that they come to a closed position. They are spring...
• 74 Westy for sale.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Sep 1994 15:44:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Major problems are missing (rotted out?) heater carrier pipes. The heat exchangers themselves appear to be nearly new. There's some rust behind the...
• WTB: Parts for my Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:08:31 -0500
  I need the clip that holds the temp cable to the black heater valve above the spare. When I changed my valve last fall...
• Re: Digitool
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 06:54:50 -0700
  I ran a ' 25 wire round computer cable' under the van from the ecu to the dash. I toasted my first ecu because all...
• Re: Noisy bearing (?) on front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 00:46:08 -0900
  John, Another list member recently inquired about how to access his heater assembly and I am revising the instructions that someone previously posted to...
• Owner's Manual for '73 Westphalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Jul 1994 13:31:34 -0400
  ...This knob is connected to a (sticky) bowden cable that runs through the floor of the van. Is this some sort of heater/fresh...
• Frozen accelarator cable?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:24:26 -0500
  ...What am I missing? Could something be sticking on the cover over the linkage underneath? While I'm at work I put a heater...
• Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:11:21 +0000
  > While WD-40 is great for loosening, I'm not to keen on it's long-term results > as a lube. While I don...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:17:57 -0600
  ...Ignition Switch Rear Heater Valve O'Ring Accelerator Cable Gracias, Miguel
• A/C evaporator drainage solution
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:31:14 -0800
  ...Hopefully by the time winter is over, I'll have all the heater issues fixed....adjust and lube the cable so the valve closes...
• Front Heater Vent Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 14:12:47 -0700
  ...I thought it was the cable a while back and I replaced that, but that didn't help much. I think that the actual...
• Re: Front Heater Vent Problem...
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:59:47 -0400
  ...I thought it was the cable a while back and I replaced that, but that didn't help much. I think that the actual...
• Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:59:03 -0700
  ...The heater circuit is part of a closed loop. Adding a single stop valve near the heater core in no way 'isolates a branch...
• Re: Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:18:45 -0800
  ...Vanagon Westy. > > >From what I understand the blower motor, heater core (front), controls, > cables and levers are compatible from the '85 to the '82...
• Re: Ignorant glow plug question
  Historical mailing list - Sue Booth
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 01:48:48 +0100
  The cold start cable on you diesel Westy is actually a timing=20 advance cable. When the vehicle is turned off, you should not...
• Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:13:28 -0400
  ...The green I am attaching to IS a coaxial cable, but the black that runs from the o2 sensor is NOT grounded... herin may...
• Re: Heat won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 15:52:12 -0700
  ...adjust; you need to pry the clip off the cable housing, move the heater and handle to the fully closed position, and replace the...
• Re: Canadian Westfalia Shore Power Cord Warning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Feb 2015 15:46:06 -0800
  ...If I recall, the plug on my '81 was molded to the outer layer of the cable; there was no metal clamp. I tested...
• Re: Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:18:06 -0500
  ...and the cable > was nice > enough to shatter while i was attempting to remove it from the unit. > the > unit itself was nearly salvageable...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Recall!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 11:34:52 -0500 (EST)
  ...same except you should know there was a recall on the heater core thats why you got that done if you people go to...
• Re: camping in Libby Montana and chains
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 17:17:12 -0500
  ...I was driving the Westy with rations, water, sleeping bag, and a cat heater. I ate a little something, read a little, then went...
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:29:32 -0500
  ...First, crawl under and look up at the heater valve and make sure the cable is functioning so that it opens that valve all...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:59:14 -0700
  The heater flaps are designed to "fail open" that is, if the thermostat or cable breaks or no thermostat is installed, the flaps are...
• Re: 1985 Westfalia heaters
  Historical mailing list - Chris P. Gibbs Photography
  Sun, 01 Sep 1996 18:55:52 +0000
  ...heater comes complete with a thermostat (real snazzy) that sits on the wardrobe of a Westy at around head height (supplied plenty of cable...
• Re: no heat ! .. the saga continues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 07:59:04 -0800
  ...If you verify that the the heater valve is being properly actuated by the cable, try replacing the valve as they are less than...
• Re: Rear heater ??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 17:33:25 EST
  ...The vents above sliding door are for fresh air ventilation (the lowest control on the dash ventilation/heater panel turns them on or off...
• Re: Air Cooled Rear Passenger Area Heat
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:32:43 -0800
  As an added benefit, on most air-cooled VWs, you also get that nice heater smell. Ah, I love the smell of hot oil...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 00:02:49 -0400
  ...Since you've an aircooled, check the condition of the heater box cables. You don't really want heat this time of the year...
• Re: winch on bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 1995 12:36:27 -0400
  ...I relocated the rear heater to the left (next to the brain) side so there would be space for the winch under the back...
• Re: access to the heater/fresh air fan; do i need to remove dash?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 10:48:56 EST
  ...cables going to the box and remember where they were so you can replace them later. You don't need to unhook the heater...
• Re: Vanagon heater fan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 02:06:23 -0400 (AST)
  ...Good time to cleanup any rust that may be happening due to windshield leaks, fix/lube broken heater cables, wiper mechanism, old wiring.... can...
• Recirculating heat in '74-'79 camper
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 16:22:04 -0500
  Has anyone tried to duct inside air to the intake of the stock auxiliary heater fan that hangs over your engine ? I'm thinking...
• Vanagon as Daily Driver
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:44:31 -0700
  ...Right now it's getting the o-rings in the injector pump replaced, and getting a new heater cable. Also we're hooking up...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...Steering rack boots (have boots) tie rod end, heater cables, radio, wiring in dash - call for more details, can send pictures. Located near Mass...
• Dash pad or Dashboard Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Maravich
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:39:25 -0500
  ...I can't proceed with some heater work including replacing all the heater cables until I find a dashboard or dash pad. I definitely...
• Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
  ...Any heater part. Heater Boxes, cables, flapper valves, ductwork. #2. * Heat shield above the muffler, exhaust crossover pipes or complete exhaust systems. #3. * Drivers...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...along with the heavy green heater wire. Anyone know what it is for? Bentley only shows 1 cable with red/yellow wire. The heavy...
• Westy reefer relay wiring -- the Red wire?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:06 -0700
  In the battery box under the driver's seat lives a relay -- shown on 97.32b, labeled "REFRIGERATOR 12-VOLT HEATER RELAY". There's...
• Re: To those '83-'85 Vanagon folks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 07 Sep 1994 08:04:28 -0700
  ...repaired ventilation blower switch and heater control cables 8. 1 plugged fuel filter at 120,000 mi. 9. normal hassle with gas overfilling Overall...
• Re: Neil's Engine Conversion. Progress Update.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:54:42 -0700
  ...install the gas tank, and wire up the rad fan, heater >> control cable and a few other niggling details, but things are lookin' >> good...
• Re: Two Weeks until Wanee must get van ready!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 01:49:04 +0000
  ...Going to replace fuel lines, change oil, maybe redo some grounds, and replace my heater temp cable. Anyone heading to Wanee this year? Ryan
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:07:42 -0700
  ...Disconnect the EFI harness from the ECU, the alternator plug, > the coil wires (that go to the motor), throttle cable, and the double > relay...
• Re: Dash removal for AC access
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:26:32 -0500
  ...replace my heater core. The steps were pretty simple: - Remove cover to instrument panel. - Remove instrument panel (remove 4 screws, speedometer cable, wiring harness...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Westfalia Wiper Mount (Passenger)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:55:49 -0400
  ...Since the dash was out, I had him do some other things, like improve the movement of the cables for the heater and ventilation...
• Re: Engine temperature in winter
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 21:10:42 -0600
  ...throttle cable got stuck starting the car, (THAT engine made a sound you never want to hear again!), and my gas heater had no...
• Re: Heater Box Photos
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 17:36:15 -0600
  ...the last time I removed a heater > distribution box, > > replaced it with another and hooked up the cables it took me ten > hours. > > I...
• Bad Day (tm)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Oct 1995 11:44:47 -0700 (PDT)
  Bad Day (tm) Today Driving along 80 to this AM, thinking what a wonderful heater I have (did some fixing last night - lotsa heat...
• Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:29:54 -0500
  ...I would compare the feeling to a tight heater control cable or a mountain bike brake cable that has sand grit in it, always...
• Re: Intro / conversion
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:34:51 -0700
  ...heater, I live in California, I never use it anyway; electrical - massive pain in the butt, needs new wiring harness, new relays, bigger cable...
• Re: That Audiovox Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:27:12 -0400
  ...I used beaded chain to attach the servo's cable to the Westy's throttle. That part was a piece of cake. While I...
• Heaters for VW's!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:05:02 +0000
  ...heater comes complete with a thermostat (real snazzy) that sits on the wardrobe of a Westy at around head height (supplied plenty of cable...
• Re: Clutch sticking
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:39:37 -0800
  ...I would compare the feeling to a tight heater control cable > or a mountain bike brake cable that has sand grit in it, always...
• Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:50:55 -0400
  ...o2 Sensor on 2.1L > > I had a really good look at the wire sheath, and it does not look like > coaxil cable at...
• Readable Propex Heater Post!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P.
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 11:52:57 +0000
  ...heater comes complete with a thermostat (real snazzy) that sits on the wardrobe of a Westy at around head height (supplied plenty of cable...
• Re: Sunday afternoon VDO gauge project
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sun, 28 May 2000 19:25:15 -0700
  Why RG58 cable? What does coax give you that two line wouldn't? It is a good tough signal cable. How did you terminate...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 May 2008 18:43:56 -0700
  ...believe the heater controls have a much cooler layout. Dial Knobs! Like > you'd find on a modern vehicle > the cables are surely different...
• Re: Installed Long Coolant Pipes Wrong? (Pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:18:29 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/34dtuyf The heater hoses are cable strapped to the pipes until ~ midship where they go through the middle hole. The shift...
• Re: Whats it called??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:16:50 -0600
  ...read your thread - 8" of 3/4" Heater Hose (2.1 WBX) and a couple of cable clamps at $4 total from the FLAPS...
• Re: Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:41:46 -0600
  ...Vanagon Westy. >> >> >From what I understand the blower motor, heater core (front), controls, >> cables and levers are compatible from the '85 to the '82...