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re. webasto bbw46 heater advice request
Historical mailing list - gary lee
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:16:58 -0600
...I've seen the electric water pump and the combustion blower seize up from corrosion. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/bbw46/BBW46...
Re: Enlarged closet; melted my A/C system!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 15 May 1997 22:58:15 -0400 (EDT)
I think you have a short or a bad blower motor. The fact that you blew the fuse tells me you drew too much...
W.B. Turbo?
Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
Wed, 3 Nov 1999 14:36:58 EST
...I read a message written by John Benditt in which he mentions adding a blower for 150 HP. Has there been any R&orD...
Re: Blower Motor
Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
Tue, 2 Oct 2001 12:21:07 EDT
I replaced mine in an '82 the only part that was a PITA was drilling out the steering wheel shear bolts I replaced them...
Front Heater Core in Dash
Historical mailing list - TC
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:45:35 -0700
So I am about to waste a weekend on R&R the dash to fix the heater blower motor & looks like the heaterCore is...
Re: V8 into Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 13:32:42 +1300
>The roots is a decent blower, not my favorite, but perfect for >making lots of low end if you don't have a screwcharger...
size of bleeder screws and vacuum bleeders?
Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:46:53 -0400
...I've finally found some time to reassemble the dash on my 86 (if you remember I was replacing my heater blower) The new...
electrical problems... confusing!
Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:39:39 -0700
...NOW ...my windshield wipers and speedometer are not working OR my blower (for the heater). so get this ... right after i put the new...
Re: Got a new Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:43:31 -0700
...The front blower is a big job requiring taking out the dash, replacing the blower, the flap seals and since you're there lube...
Re: Front heater motor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:50:50 -0400
Does anyone have thoughts on repairing the hinges of the free-hanging flaps that bypass ram air around the blower? They pins on the...
Re: one step forward. one step back
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 14:03:29 -0400
...Seriously, if you are on some sort of timeline, forget about doing anything to the blower. It is at least a one-day job...
Re: Blower motor balance
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:02:21 -0500
...Maybe I’ll pull the air box again just to double check the blower motor since I’m in there. Was trying to avoid...
Re: A radical idea
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:54:17 -0500
...The bearings are simple bronze bushings that tend to get crudded up over time since the function of the blower tends to suck dust...
Heater fan blower motors
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:44:49 -0400
So what other choices are there now that they are no longer available through the dealer? What about the rear blower? Yes the Meyle...
Re: engine heater blower question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:27:40 -0600
...This engine > doesn't have the rear blower in front of the alternator like those > found on the 82 engine. Could this be the...
Exhaust leaks, need ideas
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Mon, 26 Sep 2005 05:07:52 -0700
The vacuum acting as a blower really shows things up on the exhaust system. Got most of the cracks fixed in the #1-#3...
Fwd: headlamps
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:09:35 -0400
...vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> So, ignition switch? Headlight switch? > If your blower and wipers also don't work very high chance it...
Heater core and fan
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Wed, 6 Jan 2016 10:44:52 -0500
...I have a new blower, core, and clips for the box. Is there anything else that is recommended before I dive in? Are there...
Re: '86 Vanagon Syncro Engine ForSale
Historical mailing list - Hair Club President
Sat, 22 Oct 94 16:15 EDT
...Then run a PVC (or something else) insulated pipe up the center to tap into the blower up front. TADA ... he has heat...instant...
Behr A/C unit taking up space in my basement
Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:00:46 -0800
...The blower main unit appears to be in good condition.
Re: 1990 Carat...Overheating Saga that won't end....Help????
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 21:44:19 -0400
...My front fan/blower >doesn't work. I've been using the rear blower/heater >to pull heat off the engine when she gets...
Re: Speaking of heater fans...
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 10 Jan 1995 11:39:02 -0800 (PST)
...Don't get me wrong, I think the inline blower is a great idea, I just didn't carry it through to the end...
Heater Question
Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
Mon, 6 Dec 1999 21:52:25 -0500
...Actually I'm pretty sure it's the blower, it only works on the medium setting most of the time, but on rare occasions...
Carat wanted
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:38:18 -0700
...I have an 85' weekender with new(er) 1.9 and tranny (AA Transaxle), Brembo rotors, new radiator, heater core, blower fan, KYB's...
Re: Replace/repair front heater blower.
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 08:03:33 -0500
Attached is a zip file with a substantial amount of material I extracted from the archives and posts. It should give you most of...
parts 4 sale
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:27:34 -0400
...screw holes but it works) front heater core fresh air/heater blower motor radiator fan make offers, these are out of 87 vanagon jason...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:08:31 -0600
...Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy? > > OK, thanks for all the responses, now I have started shopping, and am more confused...
Re: Front blower for defrost...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 10:36:04 -0500
...The Bentley > makes it look like I have to disassemble the whole thing to get into that > blower... > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > On Aug...
Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:49:34 -0600
...Of course they had an internal centrifugal blower and the Shaky Jake did not. If that blower let go in a P&W then...
Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
Historical mailing list - --------
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:01:04 -0500
...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: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
Fri, 20 May 2011 23:16:24 -0200
...Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > hi dear First Foray .. > > it is entirely normal to have something like...
For Carver P4 owners: P4 performance questions
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 19:08:07 EDT
...I replaced the control board and the problem remained; I replaced the blower/fan, and the problem went away. (This blower/fan only handles...
Re: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:40:24 -0600
...Then > again it never gets colder than the low 20's in my part of WA state. > I almost never use the front blower...
Re: Dreaded Squeal of Death from Heater Fan Motor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 17 Dec 1999 20:04:48 -0500
...The motor is inside a blower rotor which is inside a case which is inside the heater box. The box has to come apart...
Re: blower IV
Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:44:17 EDT
...Cheers, Mark In a message dated 4/18/02 12:10:48 PM, rpwhitby@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << Several listees have noted that my blower...
Re: Front Heater Core Fun!!!
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 26 Oct 2001 22:31:40 -0500
Ken, Here's the deal--- I'll do a front Vanagon blower motor, you put this tin can 1800 engine of mine back together...
shear bolt source?
Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:28:42 -0700
...group wisdom is that they should be replaced after removal (front blower motor expedition), but I've not idea where to purchase such an...
Fan switch numbered 2. front blower
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:58:19 -0700
Hello amd Goodmorning, well looks like my fan motor upfront is not hosed, but the switch is jammed and will not move to allow...
Re: HELP!! No Headlights - 87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:40:55 -0400
Check your heater blower and wipers. If they also don't work it is the electrical portion of the ignition switch. see this posting...
Re: plastic blower assembly fix
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:10:29 -0500
Greg wrote: > two of the plastic tabs that hold the > assembly to the van are broken off or cracked. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos...
Re: 85 Westy drive belt
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 23:16:20 -0700
...Drive belt is a half-hour job at the most, and the problem with your heater blower motor is probably the switch, which should...
Re: Carat front blower repair
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 23 Nov 2014 11:49:51 +0000
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386923&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=blower+motor+bearing&start=0 Neat trivia-tip Dennis...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:41:58 -0500
...Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 6:53 AM > > > Well, as...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:51:09 -0700
Blower Fan Heater Core Heater Core Valve Heater Box Clips Ignition Switch Brake Master Cylinder (no clutch MC since it is an auto) Wiper...
AC Blower Speed
Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:50:24 -0600
Thanks Ken for sharing your wisdom on this problem. As it turns out both my 87 and 89 Westy's have fan speeds 1...
Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:12:26 -0800
...also getting a bit of coolant smell when I run the blower too... Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA [text/html]
Re: bilge blower speed control - HOW?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:46:43 -0500
At 10:42 PM 2/22/2001, Holly and Chris Mills wrote: >How do I construct a variable speed control for these? I need...
Auto Tranny question (91 Carat)
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 19:55:57 -0500
I'm sizing up a '91 Carat and in addition to needing a new exaust and a new front blower motor, it seems OK...
removing heater
Historical mailing list - EARL J SMITH
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 17:47:09 -0800
The blower motor on my 86 vanagon front heater has died. I have removed all the gubbins from up front to remove the heater...
Re: running hot....any ideas?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:02:40 -0800
> > What happens when you open the heaters up and crank up the blowers? > > what will this tell me seeing as how it has a...
Re: Wild -just about EVERYTHING for T1/T2/T3
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:19:06 +0100
...is www.cip.com main source :) > all their body panels, heater blower motors , hydraulic lifters > and that is just stuff i got in last...
Re: Air Conditioning... Add another evaporator?
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:45:09 -0400
...Any reason why I can't locate a small Air Conditioning evaporator to the inside of the heater blower motor housing hooking it up...
Re: Increasing horsepower - Long -Boring
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 19 Oct 2002 10:15:02 -0500
...The blower then brings the compression up to the 15 to 1 or higher normal operating compression. The heavy earth moving equipment uses a...
Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:25:36 -0700
...Sometimes the light behind the speedometer doesn't go on, and >> with it several other things - the blowers to defrost the windshield, in >> particular...
Cold start tranny squeal...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 09:06:42 -0700
...Any ideas? Thanks for all the great replies on my heater blower squeal. A lot of people replied and they all said about the...
Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:11:57 -0400
At 02:24 AM 9/15/2012, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >There is a recognized solution call the Karl Mullendore fix or trick. >It...
Re: X relay
Historical mailing list - mike
Sat, 6 Jul 2002 20:40:56 -0700
...wipers/heater blower still works with the key off but the turn signals don't [didn't with the old relay either] Maybe that...
Raising The Pop Top
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:43:49 -0700
...Close all windows and doors, un-latch the top, and turn the front heater blower on full blast. Believe it or not, and I...
Re: OK, wiring =?windows-1252?Q?guys=97heater_blower_test_?= =?windows-1252?Q?question=2E?=
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:04:03 -0800
If you are putting it into an older van you need to check the side hose connections for the dash vents as these changed...
Re: Electrical Failures
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sat, 14 May 2011 19:44:51 +0200
Except the blower motors (which only need "X"), all other features you listed won�t work without the KL15 circuit from the ignition switch...