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• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:00:00 -0500
  ...Mike JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and the PO duct taped > a tarp over the...
• FW: AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie)
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:51:31 -0400
  ...AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie) I bought a 1991 Vanagon GL a few weeks ago. My dad has an 84 that was our...
• AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 21:41:22 -0700
  Say, surely someone here has installed the AC duct repair kit (part# 200 298 001)-- how many does it take to fix the duct...
• Raised floor heater duct photo in Bentely
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:34:41 -0800
  If anyone cares, there is a picture of the floor duct in question on page 80.12 of the Vanagon Bentley and the part...
• Re: A/C evaporator housing removal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 03:10:56 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bloss) writes: << Also, I know people say you have to take the whole duct system down starting at the front; is this really necessary...
• Westfalia and AC
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 07:04:13 -0700
  ...Where are the ducts? Can I just get ducts from the donor? Any other considerations when putting on a poptop? Raymond
• Center Air Flow Duct on 86-91 Wolfsburg/Carat Recall?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 15:46:36 -0700
  The center air flow duct that runs in the middle of the ceiling from back to front on my 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition broke...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:16 -0600
  ...Without the >>heater cover in place, I don't believe there is continuity from the >>front ducts to the floor ducts anyway, It's...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct photo in Bentely
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:43:28 -0800
  ...Raised floor heater duct photo in Bentely If anyone cares, there is a picture of the floor duct in question on page 80.12...
• Re: Recalls on '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 20:40:46 EDT
  ...I called the dealer and they said that one involves replacing the fuel injectors and the other was securing the AC ducts. >> recall SU...
• Re: Recall A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 15:28:17 -0400
  ...I am looking at a letter I received several years ago describing the A/C ducts. Remedy: "Your Volkswagen service technician will secure the...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Part question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:27:44 -0800
  ...DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS. Notes: SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER HOSE; DUCT...
• A/C Duct Sagging-NLA?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:31:02 -0500
  I cannot recall the part number for the a/c duct support on my 91GL. Does anyone have one or is it still available...
• Re: reparing overhead AC ducting
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:02:41 -0400
  "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com> writes: > Try the AC without the duct; you might like it that way. Works just > fine for us, and...
• Re: End Cap for AC duct tunnel...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 14:43:15 EST
  Neil, I've seen these A/C duct end caps on Adventurewagen camper conversions. BenT San Francisco
• Re: Air intake ducting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:50:13 +0000
  Hi Bob,I installed a Vanistan Oil Cooler on my 2.1 WBX, which came with replacement ducting.I still have my original that...
• BA6 Heater Booster #5 Ducts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:59:36 -0800
  BA6 Heater Booster #5 Ducts http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rogersisler2000/album?.dir=/5511re2&.src=ph&.tok=ph4W13FB0Ze5.OIa
• Re: Front A/C...overhead console idea
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:35:52 -0800
  ...the header duct panel would be awesome for installing a radio in the middle duct opening, and using the side vents for map/clutter...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:08:34 -0400
  ...With the top down, the center duct > > connected to the standard non-Westy front duct pieces, which run forward > > between the front seats and...
• A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:13:53 -0700
  Folks I have a problem with the AC ducting on my 91 Vanagon: it is sagging at the middle segment. I had to take...
• Re: Coolant Hose Life Expectancy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:33:54 -0600
  ...Straight hoses will > benfit from a roll of duct tape. > regards gary > > Duct tape is very sticky and wide, but it softens when it...
• Re: a/c roof ducts recall
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 16:04:29 -0500
  John, can the VW dealers get replacement ducts, etc.? Also, how do I tell if my Van has gotten the recall work done? John...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:40:55 -0800
  ...Raised floor heater duct in diesels On Jan 25, 2005, at 8:33 AM, Shawn Wright wrote: > Ok guys, which duct are we talking...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:06:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I then soaked a rag with the WD40 and the rest > >came off. > > Always remember that the Volksinstitute Fur Physiche reports: > > Duct tape --- Holds...
• Re: Collapse!!!! AC Duct system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 12:11:15 -0500
  Patrick Rueb wrote: > > driving last night when i thought bus was gonna explode when i heard the > entire ducting fall down. I believe the...
• Re: Air intake ducting
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:41:16 -0500
  Google Spectre Intake Duct. I am using 3’’ version which handily ‘threads’ onto the snorkel. I have a Syncro with a Jetta engine. Chris...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 01:29:15 EDT
  ...has installed the AC duct repair kit (part# > 200 298 001)-- how many does it take to fix the duct? One set for the...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Part question, recall #
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:50:19 -0500
  ...Air Conditioner hose; Duct; Air. Vehicle Description: Vans equipped with factory air conditioning. Description of Defect: The plastic material of the center air flow...
• Re: Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:57:22 EDT
  The AC ducts are a tube that rests against the head liner, which is an inch or so thick with padding, and are supported...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 15 Apr 96 23:42:30 CDT
  ...then, Ed Gould added to the fray: >I like to think of drywall screws as a compliment to duct tape. They are WARNING, Will...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:10:28 -0800
  ...Without the >>heater cover in place, I don't believe there is continuity from the >>front ducts to the floor ducts anyway, It's...
• Re: 84 GL rear passenger auxiliary heate
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 1997 13:26:03 -0800
  The waterboxer Kombi I have also has this ductwork -- very similar to some of the air-cooled vans. The ductwork is pretty ugly raised...
• AC duct sagging
  Historical mailing list - Douglass Collins
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 05:56:11 -0800
  My 88 Wolfsburg ac ducting has been sagging. Is there a more permanent way to reattach the sections so they will not sag again...
• AC Interior ducts
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:25:07 -0500
  Does anyone know if the interior AC ductwork is available for a 1986 Vanagon? My repair shop indicated that they were unable to source...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:54:50 -0400
  ...With the top down, the center duct >> > connected to the standard non-Westy front duct pieces, which run forward >> > between the front seats and...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:44:36 -0600
  ...It's much smaller in section than the bolt-on duct from the earlier cars, and is smaller in section everywhere. They both duct...
• Re: A/C front duct
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:23:26 -0700
  There was a long ago factory recall concerning that type of A/C duct falling down. Don't know which section it covered, but...
• Re: duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 13:50:21 -0600
  ...WORKS WELL IN HI TEMP AREAS > dAN > > Karl Ploessl <ploessl@SUNMAC.SPECT.UPENN.EDU> wrote: > >> now that I know that duct tape is crap...
• Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:41:05 -0800
  Are you saying that there are vanagons out there WITHOUT a roll of duct tape between the seats? How would you do field repairs?
• Re: Air ducting for dusty conditions.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Thu, 22 May 2008 08:10:49 +1000
  ...Brake ducting is similar to > clothes dryer or car heater ducting..Simply a light, large diameter hose > that has a wire winding to keep...
• Made Roy O's AC modification...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:07:20 -0700
  Well, in a fit of unbridled, irresponsible ambition, I performed the AC duct modification suggested by Roy O. (whose metallic blue '87 Westfalia is...
• Re: AC ducting for Westie
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:35:37 EDT
  ...Is this what you did? So > now > the AC is ducted through the passenger side door to the front of the driver > area and...
• Re: RV, SU recalls
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:28:47 -0500
  ...Air Conditioner Ducts: They drop the Air Cond. ducts down from the front of the van all the way to the back. They do...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:26:00 EST
  the 86-91 passenger van a/c system doesnt need the center ducts or front duct to be functional. in fact 88-91 has...
• Re: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 17:56:56 EDT
  Ever thought of finding a later model vanagon at the wreck yard and salvaging its full lengthwise a/c duct system for your van...
• Re: Mold in ducts.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 15:12:37 EDT
  ...I don't know if it would discolor the ducts though. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16
• AC Evaporator access question
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:06:41 -0700
  ...Is it necessary to remove the front console and all of the ducting in order to lower the rear evaporator/blower assembly? Bentley indicates...
• sunsei solar vent
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 09:44:06 -0700
  ...ac duct of a carat], and these rear ducts cold either be in the center of the last section of ac duct, or in...
• A/C duct work "improvements"
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:07:32 -0700
  Here is an example of an owner engineered ducting setup to get more cool air right to the passengers. http://images.thesamba.com/vw...
• Re: Tales of Woe
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 18 May 1999 13:12:56 +0000
  ...Is the bracket you mention internal or external to the duct? The "fix", which is supposed to be a bracket of some sort, is...
• Re: Has anyone ever...
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:06:39 EDT
  In a message dated 8/17/01 1:21:10 PM, killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Duct Tape... Lots of Duct Tape. tim obrien...
• Re: Ventilation system questions - Aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 21:52:39 EDT
  A clarification of my previous rambling about the through-door ducting in my '80 Westy: 1. The bottom edge of the B-pillar duct...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:59:22 EDT
  ...Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom sections together! Mark in AK (the state with the...
• BA^ Heater Booster #6 ducts
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:20:05 -0800
  BA^ Heater Booster #6 ducts I'll try to do the wiring harness ,next.25 feet long!! http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rogersisler2000...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:31:14 -0700
  ...With the top down, the center duct > > > connected to the standard non-Westy front duct pieces, which run forward > > > between the front seats and...
• Re: Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:09:56 -0500
  ...Bulley wrote: > So, if I read you correctly, our VW-designed ducts are better than any > home-grown scoopy-de-doo shapes? Make senses...
• Re: Removing the A/C duct work
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:03:36 -0700
  If you remove the passenger van center duct work you will find that much more air movement reaches the front seat area than before...
• A/C duct for '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 10:11:19 -0700
  I have created a cheap, somewhat ugly but very workable duct to bring cool air from the rear A/C ducts right up to...
• Looking for VW Bus Door Panel Vent Duct
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 11:30:00 -0400
  ...I need the passenger side front door vent duct for a 75 Bus. It is the black plastic duct that kind of acts as...
• Re: Air intake ducting
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:17:29 -0800
  I think Bob is talking about the long duct running along the pillar up to the air vent.... Bob... you can get it from...