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Re: 1991 2.1 l auto Vanagon stall on warm-up
Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
Sun, 12 Aug 2001 19:24:38 -0700
...A close inspection of rear heater core revealed a hairline crack in the plastic control valve attached to the heater core. After looking at...
Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 15 May 2007 12:04:34 -0400
Terry Kay offers such a valve which can be seen on this page (scroll down a little). It includes verbage on the installation: http...
Re: Anyone have a good rear heater core for sale?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:12:35 -0800
Thanks for all the info! I like Rich's water heater application, very clever. He doesn't need this in San Diego, but I...
Re: Rear under seat heater problem
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 May 2010 10:16:47 -0400
...full pressure in the system, open the valve (rotate forward) then start sniffing around the heater for hot-coolant smell, and looking for droplets...
Re: Front heater never shuts off
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 23 May 2024 19:28:41 -0700
Could it be the linkage between the lever on the dash and the valve? Perhaps it has become disconnected at one end. Or do...
rear heater core?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 1 Jan 2002 21:50:53 -0700
...Seldom or never used the rear heater in the early years (in San Diego), but it has been used and then the valve shut...
Re: rear heater must be on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:33:37 -0700
...LOTS of vanagons have the rear heater water valve closed, the coolant sits in there and rots out the rear heater core. I've...
Re: Valve cover gaskets
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:42:10 -0700
...Valve cover gaskets > I in the middle of changing the valve cover gaskets on my 82 Westy(CA > exhaust). Is there a trick to...
Re: Heater core hose
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:37:07 -0800
Hi Ken, Why do you think it's cool that the 82 DV has the heater valve inside the cockpit ? In my mind they...
Re: VW = no heat???
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 00:46:43 -0500
...There's also a white bleed screw on top of the core by the valve assembly. My experience is that the front heater keeps...
type of connector?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Fri, 25 May 2012 08:23:23 -0400
What is the name of the connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp 2 sender / aux air valve / 2.1 o2 sensor heater...
Re: Leaky rear heater
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 15 May 2020 10:49:54 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >> Subject: [VANAGON] Leaky rear heater >> >> Hi everyone. I had my rear heater replace a few...
Re: Behr Radiators
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:46:11 -0700
...I also replaced the > heater > valve at the same time, "just because". Note: I'd had the engine and auto > tranny being done at...
Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:04:32 -0400
...For that matter, is there even coolant >> there, >> unless I turn on the rear heater (thus opening a valve somewhere >> else)? Does >> coolant fill...
Re: Rear heater issues (84)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:05:22 -0800
...to > > > front heater core. > > > > > > IIRC, it's standard 5/8" heater hose available from most FLAPS. > > > > > > If the rear heater valve is leaking, you...
Re: OK to disconnect Heater core ?
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Wed, 30 May 2001 16:14:25 -0600
Brian, Search the archives for "hot feet" as I believe there can be problems with the valve which is located above the spare tire...
Re: Rear heater
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:54:53 -0800
...Rear heater > > Hi Volks > > Could someone tell me which way the valve at the rear heater should be > positioned for full ON. > I forget...
Re: 91 Westy rear heater core smell - no leak!
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 5 Jan 2000 17:27:40 PST
...I > > examined the heater box > > > unit, and open/close valve with the engine warm > > and running. No evidence > > > of a leak visible. I read...
Re: Front air distribution box question.
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 06:48:57 -0800
...On cold days it blows cold even with the heater valve fully open. When I open the heater valve It mixes with the hot...
Re: Eurospec conversion
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 16:40:35 -0800
Paolo said > >I am going to have to replace my heater core valve as the engine coolant >pressure seems to be too much for...
Re: plugging heater hoses
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:18:13 -0400
...BTW, so far as plugs and loops, plugging the hoses is no different from having the heater valve closed, and looping them is no...
Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:47:54 -0400
...I had another problem here too, the hose running to the heater valve in front posed a situation. The rest of the circuit works...
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...
Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:58:08 -0500
The seal between the valve and the core is not a regular O-ring. It is a square cut ring gasket. While a real...
Re: Smelly rear heater
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 5 Oct 2019 08:00:39 -0400
...My heater core in the rear started to smell in 2013 and I didn’t find any coolant. I changed it and the valve...
Re: Rear Heater Problems
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 23:38:10 -0500
<snip> I discovered my rear heater valve leaks at the seal if you wiggle the connected hose. So, should I replace the whole valve...
Re: overheating issues
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:44:00 -0500
...Open up the rear heater valve, and the front one too. Now, when the temp gauge starts climbing turn both heater blower's on...
Re: How to remove rear heater cowling?
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:54:15 -0400
...Can't be, the bed frame must come >out first ! What is the purpose of the valve right side heater box? When >would you...
Re: rear heater smells like syrup
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 15 Mar 2002 11:37:54 -0800
...867 819 037 SEALING WASHER 861 819 039 BLEEDER SCREW 861 819 297 GASKET Or possibly the valve itself: 867 819 809 B HEATER...
Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:49:51 -0700
On 10/9/2014 5:47 PM, Karl Mullendore wrote: > If the valve itself isn't tight, straighten and lube the cable. I've...
Re: Front heater never shuts off
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 24 May 2024 11:51:15 -0700
...Easy to service after pulling instrument cluster. > Only reason to replace valve is if it is frozen to the point it cannot > move or...
Re: rear heater location (was Battery placement alternatives)
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:09:23 -0700
...just in front of right rear wheel, > scrooch under van and have a look > -leaky hose itself (rare) > -bleeding screw on heater valve leaking...
Re: back heat removal, comparative experiences among my vans
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 00:58:05 EDT
...Shunting the rear heater circuit is not very different than opening the valve. So, I think that whether the rear heater core lines are...
Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
Historical mailing list - --------
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:01:04 -0500
...black plastic portion on the >core which mates to the heater control valve is the same on both cores? > > Apologies if this has been...
Re: Aux. Heater Problems
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:20:08 -0700
...heater? No cable is commected to this valve, it is done by hand. > I smell anti freeze if i flip > open the valve...or...
Re: 85 Rear Heater Questions
Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:35:33 +0200
...problem (leaks from rear heater). I bought a new core for $100 (not original) and found the switch (or valve) under the seat might...
Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:11:00 -0700
...that dreaded rear heater ... There is a gasket that seals the valve to the body of the heater. The gasket is not like an...
Re: Little heat output in a 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:57:32 EST
...Air bubble in system- This is why Bentley says to open the heater valve when bleeding the coolant system (do I hear a "dough...
New to water cooled, temp questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Becker
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:33:06 -0400
...Is this some sort of valve, and where should it be adjusted for coolest temps. and fourth question: 4) On the heater unit under...
Re: coolant smell
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 18 Nov 1998 11:30:31 -0400
...last year, I fear that it is a cracked heater core or a cracked valve. If we're lucky, it is just a hose...
Re: Smell from heater (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 17:02:01 -0500 (CDT)
...leaky heater core. I was told that they cannot be repaired, and a new one is expensive, especially if the flow valve and the...
Re: Removing rear heater in Westy?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 24 Aug 2005 20:44:47 -0400
...The heater hoses should be plugged, not looped together. Same effect as closing the valve. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: Bypassing rear heater core?
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Sat, 1 Apr 2000 20:03:33 -0800
...but by plugging, isn't it the same effect on the front heater core as closing the valve under the rear seat? tim John...
Environmental Controls (Heater/Fresh Air Levers)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:10:16 -0500
...I want to get my heat/air controls, rear heater valve, and coolant change squared away soon so as not to have to deal...
Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy
Historical mailing list - d spence
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 10:36:21 -0700
...heater hose. I have a distinct smell of antifreeze when the rear fan is on. Went feeling around for the on off valve, grabbed...
Re: Very Hot Blowing over Accelerator Pedal
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 21:16:52 -0700
...possibility and Vanagon PITA is that the Bowden wire controlling > the heater valve has bent between the dashboard lever and casing. If the > handle...
Replaced that heater valve today!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:54:55 -0500
...I found that the secret is to pull the heater vent/cover inside the van, remove the hose connection at the heater core, and...
Re: Vanagon leaks heat...
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:37:42 -0800
It sounds like your heater valve isn't fully closing.Located above the spare tyre which you will have to remove to get access...
how to replace heater core?
Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:21:15 -0800
...After removing the wood cover over the rear heater core, I can see coolant below the rear heater fan. I've tried running the...
Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 15 May 2007 18:24:27 -0700
On 5/15/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > Terry Kay offers such a valve which can be seen on this page (scroll...
Re: warm refer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:27:49 -0400
...DC would be just as good as AC except that there are bigger losses in the wiring to the heater -- the heater itself has...
Smelling coolant suspect rear heater
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 10:06:44 -0500
Hi folks, I’ve been out with the van a few times in November and have turned the rear heater valve back to full...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 17:09:16 -0600
...On 2/23/2014 4:51 PM, Robert Stevens wrote: > Blower Fan > Heater Core > Heater Core Valve > Heater Box Clips > Ignition Switch > Brake Master...
Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 11:05:25 -0500
At 09:03 AM 3/27/2001, Karl Wolz wrote: >Is the Soob swap such a marginal solution that it requires a heater to...
Re: drip drip rear heater core continued
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 4 Jan 2015 20:46:13 -0500
typo allert!!! On sale at Van Cafe is a a heater core and valve and ring for less then $120.00. Is good compared...
Re: Warm Feet
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:12:31 -0400
Pop off the intrument cluster cover and find the heater control cable. Loosen the screw on the cable clamp. Move the housing so you...
Re: Forensic Files: overheating cured on 2.1
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:51:31 -0400
...position and saw coolant > dripping > from the heater valve. Pulling the seat to get the heater covers off > is the > difficult part of the...
Continued "anti-freeze" smell from rear heater
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:57:40 -0400
...rear heater core and pressure tested it for leaks. Found none in the core itself but the O-ring between the valve and the...
Re: Hot Foot well
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:09:56 -0400
...the water to the heater core. Anyone know how to do this? How > to put in a shut off valve somewhere. Got a link...
uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:07:11 -0800
...I think I have an extra valve with a bleeder screw.Havent checked yet.Maybe a valve without a bleeder screw I have.Anyway...