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• Re: Damaged cooling pipe/Avoidance of Hypothermia
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:07:18 -0500
  ...The rear > heater circulates cabin air whereas the front heater uses the icy outside air > for makeup air. Anyway, the rear heater core is...
• Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:07:33 -0800
  I have an 84 Vanagon on which the rear heater valve just failed. I am pondering repairing or just eliminating the rear heater. If...
• Rear heater tees and hoses installed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:04:23 -0700
  It’s a bit of a kludge , but got new hoses and tees from Amin heater lines to the rear heater installed. The stock...
• Re: diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing (dieselspacher)?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 23:33:09 EDT
  ...a friend of mine had a '82 diesel vanagon w/ gas (diesel) heater.....it had the stock front and rear heater cores/blowers for...
• Re: Damaged cooling pipe/Avoidance of Hypothermia
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 07:03:19 EST
  In a message dated 3/19/01 11:33:30 PM, turbovans@JUNO.COM writes: << re rear heater, don't know if you are...
• Sealing a heater core? The heater revisited again.
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 09:37:14 -0500
  This is another update on the saga of the rear heater repair. I installed a new heater valve (old one was leaking where the...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:43:47 -0500
  At 06:58 PM 1/27/2009, chris and/or ruth wrote... >That old milk house heater? It's huge and noisy. That duel...
• Re: Replacing rear heater with propane one
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:28:06 -0500
  I am not aware of any stock propane heaters in campers. People do install propane heaters, but mainly for camping, not for heating while...
• Re: Auxillary heater
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:20:14 +0200
  ...You just need a small diesel tank to fuel the heater, thats all. In a normal setup, the heater sips fuel from the regular...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:22:40 -0700
  ...Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater My experience with gas or diesel heaters has not been good. They were always giving trouble. I had...
• Re: Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:18:32 -0800
  ...P 80.16 of Bentley shows the rear heater core "tee'd" from lines running to front heater core. IIRC, it's standard 5...
• Re: Propane heater for under the rear seat
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 20:34:25 -0700
  ...As winter sets in here in the NW, I have been following the > propane heater discussions attentively. > > It sounds like the heater people are...
• Re: CONT: Rear heater core continued
  Historical mailing list - dennis lockwood
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 18:10:44 -0800
  ...First I connected the lower heater hose to the new heater core. Then I filled the new heater core with water using a flex...
• Re: 91 rear heater core-pulled it
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 13:37:29 -0400
  and after all, the heater core itself is really just a "U" with fins > around it! And with the heater 'closed' the lines are...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 05:15:23 -0500
  ><< If this can be done, can the gas heater then be used for camping, when the > engine in off? How many hours before it...
• Propex heaters??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:48:36 -0400
  In talking about electric heaters, there was mention of a 'propex heaters. What is it (a propane heater?) and How does it work (hook...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 21:26:43 -0500
  ...Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater > > >My experience with gas or diesel heaters has not been good. They were >always giving trouble. I had...
• Re: power cat versus buddy heater
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:12:30 +0000
  If memory serves me, I think the Buddy has a sensor that turns off the heater when monoxide levels are sensed. That would make...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:57:55 -0700
  ...On summer trips on the highway, climbing mountain passes, I had the rear heater open (and the front heater also) with the fan on...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:51:46 -0500
  My experience with gas or diesel heaters has not been good. They were always giving trouble. I had a gasoline heater in the backseat...
• Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 09:16:44 -0700
  ...When you open the front heater, cold coolant in the heater core flows to the radiator, warm coolant from the radiator flows to the...
• Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 05:32:45 -0800
  Was under the van this last weekend and notices that the heater hoses are very soft and appear to be thin on rubber. Planning...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:08:32 -0800
  ...Heater hoses > > Aren't rear heater core feed lines 1/2 inch? The tees off of the 5/8 > line that goes fwd and...
• Heater safety
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:29:21 EST
  ...Thanks! Robert Robert Keezer WarmerWagen warmerwagen@aol.com 206 878-8423 Heaters for VW campers Gas heaters Catalytic heater 1982 Westfalia 1983.5 Sunroof...
• Rear heater 1990 GL ?????
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 18:52:18 -0600
  Does anyone know if you can buy parts for the rear heater system. Parts other than the heater core or can you buy the...
• Re: Gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 08:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >> >The gas heater in my '75 Westy is not performing well. >> >Can anyone furnish me with a schematic and some instructions. >> >> >> Try JB Heater...
• Re: Heater?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:59:20 -0700
  A while ago I removed the whole dash board to replace the dead heater blower... well it's a tedious job and I recorded...
• Catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Susan Cote
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:20:36 -0500
  With all this talk about heaters, can anyone tell my what is wrong with the auxillary gas heater that is supposed to be in...
• bleeding front heater?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:55:06 -0600
  Now that winter has arrived in Chicago, I have become motivated to get the heaters working in my recent Subie conversion. This has involved...
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:41:45 -0500
  ><< If the gas heater can already be used when the engine is off, why do so > many listees go to the big expense and...
• Is blocking off rear heater ok?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 17:19:07 -0600
  Volks, My rear heater is leaking slightly, I can only smell it when the fan is on. I noticed when I valved the rear...
• Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 14:41:53 -0500
  often the rear heater core leaks. When the hoses are disconnected, remove the rear heater core and test it for leaks also. part number...
• Re: Is blocking off rear heater ok?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 16:18:34 -0800
  There are two heater hoses... the inlet and the return... you can either plug each of them or couple them together... list members have...
• Re: Gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 20:25:45 -700 (PDT)
  On Thu, 28 Sep 1995, Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote: > > >The gas heater in my '75 Westy is not performing well. > >Can anyone furnish...
• leaky rear heaters
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 12:06:51 EST
  I had a slow leaky rear heater core/valve. I plugged the hoses with bolts and teflon tape as a temporary fix. Somebody (sorry...
• Removing Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:46:41 -0700
  I am in the process of removing the rear bench heater from my van (never use it, want the space). I had planned on...
• heat!( longish)
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, David R FOR:EX
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 11:39:06 -0700
  ...in Washington for a heater for stationary use. They make a vented catalytic heater, I liked the features with this heater. So to make...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Remove coolant hoses from heater core tubes. Disconnect three heater control cables from heater case control levers. Remove 4 screws holding heater case to...
• Re: Block heaters for Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Nov 2014 10:22:26 -0500
  ...You may even to be able to drop a small cartridge heater in through the crank breather or something. I've installed heaters like...
• Re: Power Cat versus Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 14:18:30 -0700
  I use the Coleman Black Cat without the fan, but either way, with an unvented heater, even though it is safe to use with...
• Re: Platinum Cat Heater
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 04:25:28 EDT
  Is heat a boring subject?(not if you're cold) I used an Olympian 3,000 but heater before I bought a used plat...
• Re: Gas heater
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 12:03:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >The gas heater in my '75 Westy is not performing well. >Can anyone furnish me with a schematic and some instructions. Try JB Heater...
• Re: heater fan
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 09:03:43 -0500
  Paul, there are some others on the list who I'm sure will respond and have gone as far as opening the heater box...
• Repair of Rear Heater of 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 18:11:04 -0500
  Can someone advise me on the least expensive way to repair a leaky rear heater on an 84 Vanagon? I have pulled the heater...
• Re: Front Heater Motor
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:04:57 -0600
  Hi Dave, All dash heater control levers in our vans are set up such that they allow flow if they are on. If off...
• Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 01:28:26 -0500
  ...nice work the the heater though a building a vented heater is on my list of things to do. jonathan
• Re: Unusual Achilles heel discovered...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:32:00 -0500
  ...The present rear heater hose is 1/2 on > the T end and 5/8 at the heater core end. There are usually good...
• Re: Very little heat from the front heater
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 22:22:09 -0600
  ...If you have a bad thermostat frozen in the "Open" position - the engine will run cold and the heaters will barely put out any...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:08:56 -0400
  You can get block heaters for the air-cooled engines though I doubt they are still made. A company called Kat made them for...
• rear heater 1990 GL ????
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 19:00:47 -0600
  vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Does anyone know if you can buy parts for the rear heater system. Parts other than the heater core or...
• Re: Chineses Diesel Heaters Youtube series of technical evaluation
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:13:44 +0000
  ...The John Myk 4 YouTube series on the Chinese Diesel Heaters will answer most, if not all, question.  They are very thorough, he probably...
• Re: Heater Booster System
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 20 Aug 2028 15:10:06 -0600
  ...chris ------------- reply ------------ In canada, 1980 - 1987 2wd vanagons got auxiallary heaters. So it was available on water cooled vans up here. I have never...
• Re: Rear heater issues (84)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:02:43 -0800
  Whoa! The guy with the air cooled Van is the rear heater expert!? Must be time for my medication..........:) On Dec 28, 2007 1...
• Re: Rear heater - sweet smell
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:07:22 -0700
  ...or -take heater out and plug hoses or - go under van and remove "Tees" that deliver to heater, joining the main heater hoses together...
• Re: interior rear heat
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 16:56:26 +0300
  I had a heater below the floor, just in front of the right rear wheel. It rusted away within five years. Hard work to...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:58:51 -0800
  That old milk house heater? It's huge and noisy. That duel element HOLMES "ceramic" heater? They won't� put out enough heat.�And...
• Re: WTB 83 diesel heater cover
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:35:03 -0800
  If you live where cabin heat is really important then adding the stock rear heater is the way to go. It will warm the...
• RE: Gas Heaters
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Sat, 2 Dec 1995 11:29:20 -0900 (AKST)
  ...Last winter I sent the fuel pump for the heater to JB's Heater Service to have it rebuilt. The heater only worked twice...
• Diesel Heater FS $100 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:05:35 EDT
  I have got a pretty complete setup for a Eberspacher diesel heater. It is the heater and all the electrical stuff that goes with...
• Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons in colder climates
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 7 May 2016 15:00:52 +0000
  I am finally getting-a-round-2-it to install my Propex heater in my 1986 VW Vanagon Westphalia GL camper 2.1 L...