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• Attn: Successful Subaru transplants: heater control solution?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sat, 20 May 2000 01:51:46 -0400
  ...three-way valve, or other type bypass system that will allow the coolant to be closed off as normal, to the heater core, but...
• Re: Bypass coolant pipes under van for rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:26:35 -0400
  ...You could also put in a 3/8th water valves and then just turn off coolant going to the heater core but I take...
• Re: Heater to cool question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 10:54:59 -0400
  ...When the heat is off, air still flows through the exchangers and is dumped out the back of the control valves,(flaps). That is...
• Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:51:36 -0500
  ...rear heater core, drip drip ooze > > Hi Listers, > > Well almost fully successful on the rear heater core exchange but just a few more tips...
• Re: heater leak?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:01:08 -0700
  ...heater leak? My experience with these valves (and on my '84 the same type of valve is used on the front heater) is that...
• Re: propane valve -- manual or autostop?
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 07:18:16 -0700
  ...and used just for the Propex heater) also has an AS valve. I noticed that the main valve has a little rubber cover over...
• Re: replacing rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:50:38 -0400
  ...parts for this job? I will need both the >> heater core and the valve. Both are leaking. Are there certain brands >> that are better...
• fixing rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:10:45 -0600
  ...They say to use the new improved T-piece with flow restrictor and remove the flow restrictor from inlet fitting of heater valve. Is...
• Heater core conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Luddy
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:02:59 -0500
  ...I also used the front heater valve from same parts bus. Front heater was from a 1985... the front core had NO corrosion, the...
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 23 May 2012 20:32:10 -0400
  ...my hot summer feets were not due > to a partially-open heater valve at all, but because (a) the main > footwell flappers didn't...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:44:26 -0900
  ...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: 87 Heat not truning off!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:46:03 -0700
  ...if the cable is severly bent and won't hold its' straight line after straightening, (assuming heater valve works properly) and IF the cable...
• Re: a lot of hot air...
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 13:07:24 -0400
  ...That's the valve. Have your friend slide the heater know back and forth and see if the valve is opening and closing. If...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 08:28:21 -0400
  ...The heater valve itself is underneath the bus- drop the spare tire and it's easy to spot. Make sure it's closed all...
• Re: heater control valve in '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pidcoe, Michael E.
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:07:56 -0500
  In my '82 diesel, it is inside, under the dash to the right of the center console, close to where the console and dash...
• FA '80 Vanagon heater tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:15:12 -0400
  ...These fit between the heater > boxes and the flapper valves. > > I sold my '80 a couple weeks back and then found these in a...
• Re: Smelly rear heater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 2019 13:43:08 +0000
  ...valve going into it.  The Van cafe valve is very strong.  That did it.  No more smell and a very useful rear heater. >> I...
• Re: erratic heater blower
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 20:39:36 -0500
  ...Rear Heater: Blower runs fine, but I have a leak. I think the valve is leaking. Anyone with experience in changing it out. Are...
• Re: Rear heater - stay or go?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 11:54:03 GMT
  ...So now I will replace the valve, core, O-Ring, heater hoses and I might even splurge for the plastic T's. It's...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...side) California Only Heater Box (needs the sheet metal nipple for engine connect) $30.00 4 Right (drivers side) flapper valves $25.00 each...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:39:19 -0400
  ...The slow leak is coming from what I believe to be the > control valve for the rear heater. I didn't even know there...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:42:21 -0800
  ...15 feet of tubing.� Replaced the rear heater with that copper coil and a ball-valve for shutting on and off.� Put said coil...
• Re: Report: Dash Removal / Removal, NOT R&R
  Historical mailing list - Zach White
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 07:33:34 +0000
  ...also? Now, put the > heater box back > in there, install a new heater control valve (or a stop valve) and > then undo > whatever you...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:29:02 -0600
  ...I got lucky as when I > ordered the rear heater core from bus Depot I requested the O ring for the > valve. funny thing...
• Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 09:13:22 -0700
  I can't turn the heat off without removing the spare tire to turn the valve off manually. I'm told the cable between...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 May 2007 20:02:17 -0700
  > Terry Kay offers such a valve which can be seen on this page (scroll > > down a little). It includes verbage on the installation: > > > Personally...
• Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:56:52 -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...
• WTB: pre-85 sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 07:42:34 -0700
  ...While I'm at it, I could also use a heater cable for the front (from the dash panel to the valve above the...
• Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 18:05:24 GMT
  ...I pulled the spare tire, and looked at the heater valve. The cable looks OK at that end. I couldn't move the valve...
• rear heater hose plug suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:59:12 -0700
  Just a suggestion for a really slick way to plug off the rear heater lines. I had a baypass loop in place but have...
• Re: Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:49:55 -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: Is blocking off rear heater ok?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 16:18:34 -0800
  ...heater ok? > Volks, > > My rear heater is leaking slightly, I can only smell it when the fan is on. > > I noticed when I valved...
• Re: Bus Depot closed Wednesday
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 May 2000 19:55:28 -0400
  ...My Westy is down due to a little plastic part worth $1.99 :-( > Thanks for the update Your rear heater core bleeder valve is...
• Re: Coolant Heater Hose?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 17:22:52 -0700
  ...You will have to have the heater valve open in order to use that type of system. But hook into the heater line just...
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 10:41:40 -0500
  There is a gasket that seals the valve to the body of the heater. The gasket is not like an "O"ring - round in...
• Oil leak over heater box
  Historical mailing list - James Juniper
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 18:54:49 -0600
  Hello, I Just got my 81 Vanagon back from the shop where I asked them to do a valve adjustment. They did and it...
• Re: Any repair recommendations while dashboard is removed? --- Now A/C upgrade discussion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 16:49:39 -0700
  Steve, Flow through the heater hoses should be more than adequate, are you sure the control valve in your system is adjusted properly? Is...
• Heater valve leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:49:46 +1000
  ...The heater valve located up behind the radiator, seen when you drop the spare wheel and shine a light up there, is showing signs...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:37:21 EST
  ...For instance, if the heater valves (flapper boxes) are in bad shape, or unattached, or not adjusted so they open all the way, or...
• Re: killer bee noise in my 84 wesy
  Historical mailing list - Emmett Bearden
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:51:51 -0400
  ...If it is, bleed the system with the heater valves turned on. Replace all the fuel line, there could some blockage that is causing...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:28:08 -0700
  ...It looks like it is dripping from the heater control valve. I shut the >> > valve and that has stopped the drips for now. I...
• Re: 91 Westy rear heater core smell - no leak!
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 21:04:10 -0800
  ...heater core smell - > no > > > leak! > > > > > > > > > > Very strong sickly sweet odor of hot coolant. > I > > > examined the heater box > > > > unit, and open/close valve with...
• Re: Diesel heater question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:14:28 -0500
  ...out of my only heater in > the old '82 diesel. I checked the line in (the one with the valve on > it) and it...
• Re: rear heater must be on?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 08:29:00 -0400
  ...and no heater core problems. > > > > But vanagon rear heater cores sure go out. Most people have no idea about > the valve back there. Maybe...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 May 2007 to 9 May 2007 - Special issue (#2007-478)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Thu, 10 May 2007 13:59:41 -0700
  ...I had to add a safety valve so the heater could be disconnected with the main LP flowing (!). The hose leads out of the...
• Re: Another Coolant Bleeding Question...bleeder valve in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:18:13 -0700
  To the rear is off, for the rear heater, and yes, they are referring to the screw on top of the therm. It doesn...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 09:07:05 -0500
  ...Heater valve >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 4:08 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote: >> ..... >> >> >> > Also, removing...
• Re: Coolant Light
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:08:00 -0500
  ...I opened the valve (if that's the proper term) to > the > rear heater on Halloween night. I ran the blower breifly that night...
• Rear heater - stay or go?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 01:27:44 GMT
  My rear heater core is leaking. I trying to make up my mind over ditching it (while replacing the heater hoses anyway) and gaining...
• Re: Front heater Blues...88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 23:35:40 -0400
  ...The rear heater just blows totally hot > air. I looked yesterday at the valve that controls the coolant flow to > this > heater core, and...
• Re: How do you remove the &*$%# Rear Heater Cover...remove seat???
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:20:59 -0400
  Check the bleeder plug on the valve section. I had one of these fail. Nothing wrong with the core. Jay kevin obrien <kevindobrien@YAHOO...
• Re: More Propane Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 11:02:58 -0500
  ...valves so you can easily switch to whichever tank you want to use. This system supplies the entire camping setup: stove/fridge/heater and...
• Re: Need info on bleeding - Air problems with Subaru
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Wed, 17 May 2006 10:35:18 -0600
  ...Specifically I found the rear heater core valve (bad; I replaced the valve with a new one), and the rubber coolant hose connection to...
• Re: Rear heater core?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Larsen
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 17:09:42 -0600
  I would agree with ken here, don't get a used rear heater core. I too had my rear heater core replaced free of...
• Re: diesel westy Brrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 19:42:35 -0700
  ...I picked up on the '82 part too late ;>( Bob On 82 diesels, the heater valve is inside the passenger compartment to the left...
• Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 23 May 2012 16:24:11 -0500
  ...My heat valve is stuck to a degree of open and it gets pretty warm on the feet up front now that warm weather...
• Re: Coolant pressure gauge mounting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 22:40:52 EST
  ...The heater line response was poor and sluggish, and only behaved intelligently when the flow valve was open. All the same high pressure responses...
• Re: Fw: Wave 3 Heater
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:23:07 -0500
  ...I think Some > Canada Vanagons have per-heaters that like this, > except they heat the engine mainly. I would install > a valve to close...
• rear heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:56:37 -0800
  ...rear heater emits the "essence de glycol" whenever the fan is run. There is no visible leak from either the core or valve (nearby...
• Winshield washers -- first use since buying 1984 Vanagon in 1997
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:54:48 -0400
  I had to have my front heater blower replaced, and I had my VW mechanic replace the heater coil, windshield washer motor and windshield...