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  • Re: BA6 not starting
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 16:13:59 -0500
    ...The BA4 is electrically the same as your heater except for the lack of an additional blower fan, so all of the troubleshooting info...
  • Re: Dash removed/re-installed
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 6 May 2012 17:53:49 -0600
    ...New heater core installed. Wiper running gear lubed. Grounding stars cleaned, dialectrically greased. Additional cigar lighter outlets (3) installed. Everything put together, with much...
  • Re: Floorpan rust
    Historical mailing list - ian Butler
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:11:43 -0400
    ...You > will find other areas that have holes. > Closing the valve on the rear heater does no good to stop a leaking > core. There...
  • Trip Report: first use of Propex heater
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 18:38:19 -0700
    ...Since the 12V supply for the alarms was wired into the feed for the heater, I had to pull the fuse on the heater...
  • Re: Anyone have a good rear heater core for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:42:23 -0800
    ...Likely they could double as sub-woofers to extract additional energy from your sound system... Angus
  • Re: It's not about scoops, really (long)
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 17 Dec 1999 08:31:55 -0600
    ...5) experimented with using the heater >fan output (from the fan on the alternator shaft) to force additional >cooling air down onto #1 & #3...
  • Re: More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:06:45 EDT
    ...the heater literally plugs in there. The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really designed for this additional load...
  • Oil reservoir heater
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:52:41 -0800
    ...In amongst the beautiful people and their new VWs was a listing for an "Oil Reservoir Heater". the copy... "The oil reservoir heater helps...
  • Re: Winters in the van
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:35:47 -0700
    ...Here is a list of options for vanagon heaters I have compiled. Feel free to ask me additional questions. If i could do it...
  • It's getting colder, time to think about heat: Propex heaters anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 23:11:30 -0700
    ...all in a heater the size of a shoe-box. HS 1600 is the EU-spec unit, and adds many additional safety features as...
  • Re: Coolant leak? Trouble while on vacation - help
    Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
    Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:08:48 -0800
    ...Though I'm not sure of it, it may be that you can close the rear heater valve for now to prevent additional leakage...
  • Re: winter insulation...
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:28:20 -0400
    ...put additional insulation in the sliding, and rear door panels. I also am interested in putting a small thermostatically controlled 12 Volt heater in...
  • Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:36:02 -0800
    ...That and an octopus of additional coolant hoses. Was option here in Canada. Alistair > On Jan 28, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Roy Nicholl...
  • Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
    Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 11:09:36 EDT
    ...heater control valve stuck in the same hole. <<Some models of Vanagons have additional dash controls that preclude the easy removal of the heater...
  • Re: Carver P4 installation Question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 13:41:01 -0800
    ...place on my 89 Westy, with some additional mounting brackets, and dedicate this tank to the heater and other lamps or stoves I wish...
  • where to install the D1l-C in westy?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:23:26 -0800
    ...Oh but where??? I don't want to eliminate the rear heater core as i have kiddies that need heat, plus an additional 'radiator...
  • Electrical Gremlins?
    Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
    Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:22:35 -0800
    I was listening to my stereo today, with the front heater fan on, when I flipped the switch to turn on the rear window...
  • Re: Subject: getting cooler air to the front in a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:05:16 -0700
    ...is have an additional front add-on unit comprising a small airbox and an evaporator in addition to the existing heater box. It provided...
  • thanks to benny boy ...and many others re fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 4 Mar 2010 22:32:17 -0800
    ...i was able to do that part fo the job with out leaks ...and covered all hot spots with 5/8 heater hose thank...
  • Re: Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:56:09 -0800
    Additional disclaimer....I ain't trying to steal business from Karl or sell any Suburban heaters to anyone. I didn't notice that Propex...
  • 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: heater valve
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 1 Aug 2006 11:43:09 -0700
    ...Most people seem to use the additional valve as a positive shutoff for the summer and use the OEM valve for temperature control in...
  • Re: Heat: Gas vs. Propane
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Oct 1996 19:00:32 +0100
    ...an additional timer to start operation on a certain time. A remote start will be possible. >So, is a Propex type heater good for...
  • RIP 93 Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 11:59:19 -0500
    ...All plastic and rubber parts on the steering rack were melted....the heater hoses and heater box for the rear heater were melted....the...
  • FS: '84 Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Fred D. dyen
    Sat, 4 Dec 1999 02:03:01 -0900
    ...2.1 liter engine for parts BN-6 heater complete (not installed) Spares available at additional cost or separately. Rack system - will accomodate 5...
  • Re: COLD air Leak Solution
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:51:55 -0800
    ...Then I upgraded to a 78 Westy with the additional heater fan. The heat source was still the same problem. It never warms up...
  • Re: SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:17:10 +1300
    ...I believe the dash is basically the same as the German, but with rotary heater controls and additional padding instead of the German's...
  • Re: COLD fresh air leaking (Solutions!)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:48:20 -0800
    ...Then I upgraded to a 78 Westy with the additional heater fan. The heat source was still the same problem. It never warms up...
  • Re: Advice wanted: '65 vw 1300 convertible or not question?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jun 1996 03:42:12 -0400
    ...added under the heater channels to make up for the lost bracing that the roof provided as well as an additional locator pin at...
  • Power mirrors switch substitutes
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Fri, 2 May 2014 23:52:53 -0700
    ...Including hooking up the mirror heater power supply via the rear defrost circuit (do I need a relay for the additional load?). But what...
  • Re: heater blower replacement
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 14:38:53 -0400
    ...devices (and hence make them work unreliably, or not at all.) Additionally, if there is too much resistance that should NOT be there, the...
  • Re: More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:10:29 -0700
    ...catalytic heater in my > Vanagon. [snip] > The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really designed > for this additional load...
  • Re: more heat
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Sep 1995 00:23:03 -0500 (CDT)
    >Has anyone ordered the heater/defroster assist kit from either Barney's >or J.C. Whitney? Just wondering whether it is good and if...
  • M-Codes
    Historical mailing list - Lisa & Jim Arnott
    Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:47:09 -0700
    ...M-032 Lockable Fuel Tank Cap M-060 Auxiliary Heater M-103 Stronger Coil Springs (Vanagon?) & HD adjustable Koni Shock absorbers M-121 Additional...
  • Re: Touch-up paint
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Sun, 4 Oct 1998 21:15:59 EDT
    ...and additional cans are only $10 ea. Steve '74 Campmobile SKL Enterprises Importing German Side Tents and Accessories, and Carver P4 Propane Heaters for...
  • Re: Propane
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 12:17:20 -0800
    ...It also adds > an additional port in case you want to add an additional propane appliance > such as a gas grill or a heater...
  • Extending your stay
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:30:36 -0800
    ...Now if you put an additional manifold (that rectangular brass block to which the downstream tubing attaches) or a suitable tee in the circuit...
  • Re: camping furnace?
    Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 09:46:45 -0700
    ...Heater portable Buddy heater to my '82 Westie. I found an extra tank at my local VW junk yard and attached it to the...
  • Re: How much heat?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
    Fri, 25 Jun 2004 11:34:42 -0700
    ...a BN-2 heater will never be enough for the Vanagon? So it inspires to ask y'all with additional heaters: * How many watts...
  • Adding accessory/lighting?
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Sun, 4 Jul 2004 23:25:34 -0700
    ...additional lighting in > the back that can be switched on and off from the driver's seat using the > pre-existing rear heater fan...
  • Re: It's getting colder, time to think about heat: Propex heaters anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:35:44 -0700
    ...all >in a heater the size of a shoe-box. >HS 1600 is the EU-spec unit, and adds many additional safety features as...
  • Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Wed, 28 Jan 2015 23:13:05 -0400
    ...Any idea what type of heater may be under my 1988 Westy - I'd get pictures, but the Hyena is in storage. Was the...
  • Re: Winters in the van
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 11:04:53 -0500
    ...Here is a list of options for vanagon heaters I have > compiled. Feel free to ask me additional questions. If i could do it...
  • alternator upgrade
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 15:32:35 -0700
    ...I plan on putting in a second battery in the near future for additional accesories like a heater. I think now would be a...
  • Re: More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:27:39 -0400
    ...the heater literally plugs in there. > > > > The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really > > designed for this additional load...
  • Re: Winters in the van
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 09:15:49 -0800
    ...Here is a list of options for vanagon heaters I have > compiled. Feel free to ask me additional questions. If i could do it...
  • Re: problem with add. heat exchanger
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:35:10 -0500
    ...valve/heater entirely because either the valve or the heater core was leaking. Ed > on my watercooled Caravelle (1989, 2.1) the additional heat...
  • Re: More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:44:11 -0400
    ...catalytic heater in my >>Vanagon. >[snip] >>The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really >>designed >>for this additional load...
  • Re: more heat
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Sep 95 8:49:13 EDT
    Sami Dakhlia writes: > > The additional fan does help defrost the windshield, but I have not > noticed significantly more heat. > > -- I am not sure that...
  • Re: Propex install near water tank
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:06:10 -0400
    Ah, yes, the oldies can be run with or w/o pipes, there are only a few safety functions in that heater. On 3...
  • Re: Gas heaters...was Re: Heater
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:14:02 -0800
    I can't say, I didn't think there was a stock air blowing heater in North American late model vans. There was a...
  • Re: heater blower
    Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
    Sun, 17 Sep 2000 16:13:44 -0600
    ...Blower fan, ballast resistor and heater core as they are all contained within the blower motor housing. Additionally, you will need to purchase the...
  • Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 16 May 2001 16:28:55 -0500
    ...aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower My post below was just a few ways to add additional cooling capabilities to an existing...
  • Re: more heating ideas
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 02 Oct 95 00:17:33 CDT
    ...i think this is where the catalytic propane heaters came from, right? - trucking: from what i know, they get extra heat from additional gas...
  • Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 16 May 2001 15:14:13 -0500
    >Why not just get a used heater core out of an old GM or Ford and put it >inline somewhere that it is getting...
  • Re: exterior shower vanagon, additional interior lighting, console, keys
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Feb 1997 13:38:27 -0500 (EST)
    ...Getting additional wiring into the door is a bit of work though. > 2. CONSOLE Am planning on removing plastic shroud around dash under > middle...
  • Re: Turning off rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:58:14 -0700
    ...I hate to think the heater is pumping out additional hot >> air into the already sweltering interior. >> >> -David, Phoenix AZ '87 Wolfsburg (The Sweatbox) >> >
  • Electrical Nightmare?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:28:36 -0500
    ...There are forward auxilary heater temparature controls that I dont think are stock; it is a toggle switch for temp up and down. Additionally...
  • Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
    Historical mailing list - sg
    Wed, 16 May 2001 15:49:07 -0700
    ...copper tube to the top of the vehicle and place an > additional GM radiator in the storage bin of a Westy. Add a hydraulic...
  • Re: More propane capacity needed
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:24:28 -0600
    ...catalytic heater in my > Vanagon. [snip] > The only problem is, the little 3 gallon propane tank wasn't really > designed for this additional load...