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• heater cover plate removal?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:13:49 -0700
  Managed to route the new cable from the heater footwell flaps axle to the ventilation control panel without pulling the dash. Have discovered that...
• Re: Cured my hot cabin heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:15:49 -0400
  ...wire cable that controls the heater valve had kinked the > last time it was turned off of heat. This left the heater valve open...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:52:38 -0500
  ...Lots of wires, pipes, and presumably cables running through there, > > along with heater hoses. Good access point, thanks for the tip. Now, I > > can...
• Heater control phlap cable.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 12:38:28 -0500
  I am in need of two Heater control flap cables. I am sure that there is someone out there that makes a good replacement...
• Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 11:37:17 +0000
  I had a kink in one of the heater cables, probably due to it sticking and I was too forceful with it at the...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 17:02:32 +0000
  ...I am certain > on the cables for the 2 heater flaps, it's the other 3 that I am less > certain about. > > I've...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:10:53 -0800
  Each heater cable and it's sheath is an assembly. New cables come with the sheath and finned cover in my experience. Typically, when...
• Heater housing/flappers/cables
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:37:52 -0700
  Vanagonites, I'm in need of some heater parts for my '82 AC. I've got the engine out and I figure this is...
• 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: 87 Heat not truning off!!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 22:54:22 -0700
  ...To turn on the heat you move the heater control level to pull the cable. To turn if off the cable is pushed back...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:23:34 -0500
  ...and cable going into the floor. Find the hose going from the valve up to the heater and drop it off the heater outlet...
• Re: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 22:12:42 EDT
  ...Help??" """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Sounds like, as a few have mentioned, that you have bent the bowden cable that controls the heater valve. You can take everything...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 08:36:04 -0700
  ...The distance from the outer sheath(guide > > tube), (needed to support and guide the cable when pushed) is too great > > whick allows the cable...
• Heater cable connects to valve... how?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Oct 1995 07:12:12 -0500
  I have finally decided to fix the heater cable connection to the coolant valve on my '85 GL. I have a coolant leak in...
• Options for lost heat control cable clip
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:44:27 -0400
  ...Sudden storm washed away clip that holds heater temp cable to valve underneath van. Any quick options? Alternatives? Ryan Sent from my iPhone
• Re: Breezy Knees
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:24:32 -0800
  ...IF all cables are working smoothly. btw, for the original poster .........the heater valve cable ( Temp ) notoriously does not get lubed , like ever. What...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Freezing throttle cable temporary fix
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:46:41 -0500
  ...The fact that it is a braided cable like a bicycle's gear shift cable and not a solid wire like in the heater...
• Re: A/C evaporator drainage solution
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 09:13:00 -0700
  ...Thanks! One thought about the rear heater valve. I have a converted diesel Westy, and just happen to have a cold-start cable installed...
• Re: Dash removed/re-installed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 15:23:15 -0700
  ...all the heater > control cables were checked ( and lubed ) during reassembly. > I've seen a few people never even check the cables and controls...
• Re: Lube for heater control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:36:41 -0500
  On 11/19/2012 11:21 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > What kind of lube is recommended for this application? I use the cable...
• Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 4 May 2008 23:16:58 -0500
  ...front heater core and blower motor, and while I was at it, the foam rubber covering the various vent flaps. The control cables are...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:35:44 -0700
  Guys, I would need the left heater cable; 251 711 629 Anyone would know where I could get one? I have two of the...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:00:16 -0700
  ...heater/fresh air control plastic plate so you can see into that part of > the controls, or to make adjustments to the cables at...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:28:34 -0500
  I have used one of these for the past 50 years on motorcycle and automotive cables. Works fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Lubricator...
• Re: Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 09:48:17 -0700
  ...Don 82' Diesel Vanagon(slowly becoming a GTI) Karl Bloss wrote: > I had a kink in one of the heater cables, probably due to...
• Re: Lube for heater control cable?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:19:43 -0800
  ...Lube for heater control cable? Hi Jack, mainly as long as one uses something half decent or better ..it will be fine. I would...
• 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...
• Climate Control Cable Meltdown - '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:24:08 -0700
  Hi Volks, A few weeks ago I wrote in about a melted heater control cable which seemed to be linked to the lights on...
• Re: Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 21:34:15 EST
  ...Should I check the heater valve before just replacing the cable? >> I am in the same boat with my cable on my '82. You...
• advice for-heater lever won"t close
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:15:53 -0600
  ...I took off the lever cover ( pull levers straight off and then gently pry off coverplate) straightened the cable, and carefully moved the heater...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 14:08:20 -0500
  ...I am certain >> on the cables for the 2 heater flaps, it's the other 3 that I am less >> certain about. >> >> I've...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 5 May 2008 09:30:01 -0400
  At 12:16 AM 5/5/2008, Stephen Edwards wrote... >The control cables are all in good shape but it seems like a good...
• Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:09:13 -0600
  ...job is it to R & R the heater control from the dash and replace whatever cable is bad. Will the control unit assembly come...
• heater fix (sort of)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 31 Mar 96 17:32:54 EST
  ...The cable that operates the flaps was broken: Under the bus there is a small box that the main heater hose connects to, which...
• Aux. Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:50:20 -0700
  Yes, your heater core is probably leaking, a very common problem. It is very easy to replace. A phillips screw driver will get you...
• Heater control cables - '82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 10:16:55 -0800
  Anyone parting a diesel vanagon? I NEED a couple heater control cables. 251 711 643 B Defroster control 252 265 473 Heat control valve...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:04:08 -0700
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and > Source > > There he is! > > Not sure what parts he needs, but here's a list...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 15:54:44 +0000
  ...The distance from the outer sheath(guide > tube), (needed to support and guide the cable when pushed) is too great > whick allows the cable...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:43:22 -0500
  ...the > > > cabin. > > > > > > So, finally got the heater valve cable traced from the lever to the valve. > > >  Cable works fine, doesn't bind, isn't...
• Re: Heater Cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 20:03:54 -0800
  ...at the heater valve. The cable looks OK > at that end. I couldn't move the valve by hand with the cable attached, it...
• 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...
• Public thanks to Karl M
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:19:25 -0700
  ...The van had an engine fire and the heater had some damage to the tstat cable. I bench tested it today but had no...
• WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:08:57 -0600
  "Worse comes to worse a pair of cable pinch pliers applied behind the glove box or under the heater diffuser panel near the floor...
• Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 06:36:58 -0700
  ...Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . . Gotta pull the dash on Tuesday to replace the cable that operates...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:57:52 -0700
  ...the > > cabin. > > > > So, finally got the heater valve cable traced from the lever to the valve. > >� Cable works fine, doesn't bind, isn't...
• Re: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 01:37:42 -0400
  ...Found piece of thin metal tubing, cut to >length equal to length >of exposed cable in closed position and crimped it on. Made cable...
• Re: Dash Frustration -- A Friday Vent
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:25:07 -0800
  ...I did get tripped by a cheap newish heater valve once .. sure seemed like a cable problem ( new cable too ) . It was an extra...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:44:42 -0500
  ...and cable > going into the floor. Find the hose going from the valve up to the > heater and drop it off the heater outlet...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:38:47 -0600
  ...The adjustment is done at the other end of the cable where it is clamped to the heater control panel. George _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to...
• Front heater flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:48:18 -0800
  Hi, My heater flaps are a bit binded I think. The ones that control the lower footwell area. I have got in there a...
• progress on the '82.
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 20:25:38 -0800
  ...Attacked the heater cables which are jammed, couldn't shift them ,so I temporarily wired the heater box flaps shut. (It's summer). How...
• Trouble with lower front heater flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 22:29:45 -0700
  Hello, I am absolutely fed up with the lower front heater flaps on my van. Before the cable would be very rough and the...
• Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 10 Oct 2014 07:44:35 -0700
  ...First when the original cable kinked behind the front panel. I was pulling the heater box at the time to rebuild it anyway, but...
• Re: Front Heater shutoff options
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 23 May 2012 19:07:52 -0700
  On 05/23/2012 05:32 PM, phishman068@gmail.com wrote: > Are the cables replaceable without pulling the dash? Ha ha. I believe the...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 22:46:50 +0000
  ...I am certain > >> on the cables for the 2 heater flaps, it's the other 3 that I am less > >> certain about. > >> > >> I've...
• Re: Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:47:19 -0600
  ...Now you can see the problem, but you can't do anything about it, if it's the heater control cable, until you remove...
• Re: Mystery battery drain solved!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 10 May 2005 19:36:44 -0700
  ...I knew this could be a problem with the heater since I had a bent heater control cable. I dealt with the problem by...
• Re: Lubricate front heater control cables?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:44:01 -0400
  ...I like Lubriplate Chain and Cable Fluid for this sort of thing. http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/detail.aspx?ID=5 Allan -- 1991 Vanagon...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 09:54:57 -0500
  A manula heater valve can be installed anyhwere in the inbound heater hose. To add a push rod, or cable would require some mechanical...
• Re: Vanagon heater cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 17:39:32 -0800 (PST)
  On Mon, 13 Jan 1997, lbart wrote: > Hey all, > I've got the cables to my heater flapper boxes working sorta well but they...