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• that sweet coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:49:50 -0800
  ...any leaks when I pull the plastic cover off the front blower. I've heard heater cores go out, as does a small plastic...
• Never seen this before..Fuses melted..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:27:48 -0700
  ...But, the fuse that powers the heater blower(s?) and the wipers..'84 vanagon..I noticed it was a bit 'scaly' at the contacts...
• Re: AC Blower problem
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:35:14 -0700
  ...AC Blower problem > Glad to help. The fuse is common to other vehicles and uses so it may > not be that hard to find...
• Re: VW inline four-bangers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:24:02 -0700
  ...there was once, a long, long time ago - 60's I believe..........and electric supercharger or fan blower system , a retrofit device. you need...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:00:34 -0500
  ...This is the terminology of the times, and in fact these engine's used a gear driven blower. No turbo was used at all...
• Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Oct 2016 00:40:14 +0000
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• Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:26:39 -0500
  At 08:51 PM 12/28/2011, MICHAEL H wrote: >my `85 GL had 3 clips when I went for the spent motor. I...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:08:22 -0800
  You quit drinking again Beierl? This is spectacularly incoherent even for me. Might as well be in furin language. Mike On 12/1/09...
• Air cooled parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 08:10:14 -0400
  ...I need the one that goes from the alternator blower plastic to the heater box, and the one that comes off the heater box...
• Re: Mobil 0W-40
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:55:43 -0600
  ...some of the newer engines have manuals that specifically ban heavier oils in the engine as seal blowers. I might look at it for...
• Baffled on rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 18:43:16 -0800
  ...Could the blower be sucking vapor in from outside???? TIA Jere
• New Pics finally up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:49:09 -0600
  ...Head Gasket Repair Heater Blower Assembly Removal Keep in mind that these are not how to photos, just merely the photos I took while...
• Mouse stuff in dash (funny)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:57:12 -0500
  I'm ready (well almost) to do a full section on how to remove the dash for the blower motor and front heater rad...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:00:15 -0600
  ...in color Clean original interior Front blower does not work but haven't need it either Rear blower/heater works CV joints and boots...
• How to R/R radiator fan in 83 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:01:26 -0500
  My original blower motor continues to blow fuses as it draws more current. I have a late model (1989) motor, fan and shroud and...
• Re: What Vanagon years will this heater distribution box fit?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 07:19:39 -0700
  ...It has a blower in it. The '80s didn't; that's what my (pre-Bentley) VW repair manual shows. But didn't the...
• Winshield washers -- first use since buying 1984 Vanagon in 1997
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:54:48 -0400
  I had to have my front heater blower replaced, and I had my VW mechanic replace the heater coil, windshield washer motor and windshield...
• Re: propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 18:40:08 -0700
  ...About 10:1 ratio in a spray bottle. (That info comes from a professional bubble blower. Dawn is the best for making bubbles.) Jim
• Re: Followup--Clutch Linkage wear
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:55:52 -0500
  ...Rich, I'd appreciate it a lot if you'd oil my squeaky blower fan while you're in there. :-) David -- David Beierl - Providence...
• Load Reduction Relay--thanks
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:07:24 -0700
  Howdy-- We've just had our first good cold snap and snow here in Denver, so of course my blower, wipers, and rear window...
• voltage converter needed. 12vt to 3vt
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 12:10:09 -0700
  ...Any simple suggestions like using a heater blower resistor? Doug
• Squeaky Heater Fan, resolved
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 01:46:51 +0000
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386923&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=blower+motor+bearing&start=20 I really don't...
• Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Nov 2015 07:16:44 -0800
  ...ALSO, when installing these fan motors the end bushing which on some blower motors are open sided allowing dirt to get in must be...
• Re: Blower Motor Vibration Blues
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:15:49 -0500
  ...www.vanagain.com Kevin Gilbert wrote: > Volks, > > My newly-installed heater blower motor vibrates the dash like the bed > in a cheap motel I...
• Re: A/C wiring warning
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:51:03 -0700
  ...you switch to speed four, it activates the evap blower relay > which feeds the blowers directly without any intervening resistors. > This relay is also...
• Re: Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 18:40:56 -0400
  ...While you're in there, don't forget to check the pivots on the free-swinging flaps that slam shut when the blower air...
• Re: Fan Belt Replacement on A/C for '81 Air-cooled Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 May 2000 19:48:43 -0400
  ...2) Remove heater blower duct from in front of cooling fan, remove fan grill, and remove cooling fan. 3) At this point (if VW...
• BA-6 eberspacher parts for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:08:50 -0500
  Cleaning out the attic and i have the combustion champer, with spark plug, blower and flame switch attached ......... Great to have for backup parts...
• dash switches for sale...wasRe: Fan switch numbered 2. front blower
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 00:40:18 EDT
  In a message dated 4/24/03 11:22:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET writes: > well looks like my fan motor...
• A/C drip pan '85 Westy question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 23:41:12 -0400
  ...housing in some way? I lowered my cabinet to replace the blower motor and found the drip pan "Duct Taped" to the plastic housing...
• Re: Westfalia and AC
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 21:53:04 EDT
  ...comes with everything you need, including the upper cabinet including ac vents, evap, blowers, wiring, switches on dash, condenser, lines, compressor, drier, etc..etc...
• Subject: air-cooled heat (buy Vanagon?)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 17:40:12 +0100
  ...You asked about the windscreen blower. There were two versions of ventilation system available. (in the UK at any rate) One with and one...
• Re: Wipers suddenly not working, trip tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 2 Jun 2013 00:46:59 -0500
  ...If you do this wipers, heater blowers > (rear heater blower left off diagram apparently), and rear defrost > will be live at all times. > > > >> >> >> Does...
• Re: under rear seat AC and heat
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:36:45 -0800
  ...they bill you for 1 blower motor and 1 heater core. wiring is very simple, and I doubt it'll leak ala vanagon rear...
• Re: OEM =vs= aftermarket front heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:38:35 -0500
  > I'm wondering what the differences are between the OEM and > aftermarket heater blower motors I've seen on some FLAPS web sites. > > This...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:24:16 -0700
  ...Carat front blower repair >> >>> Years ago I had a heater core replaced by the dealer as goodwill warranty. >>> They cut the side of the...
• FS: Ebersp�cher BA-6 Auxillary Ga s fueled interior heater
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:55:30 EDT
  ...i have the ducting up to the dash blower for those of you with watercooled vans, so this can be used on either aircooled...
• Re: looking for a Behr front AC unit for a Westy.
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:37:31 +0000
  Hi Larry I have the stuff that goes under the dash (evaporator unit with coil, blowers and controls.) Thanks, Steve -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:48:04 -0500
  At 02:04 AM 12/28/2011, Karl Wolz wrote: >Dunno bout your neck of the woods, but here in AZ five or eight...
• Re: Heater Fan And Front Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:12:35 -0500
  ...See http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=395661&highlight=heater+blower . Yrs, David
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:31:48 -0400
  > >Important to recognize is that furnace blowers draw current. This one, the >16,000 btu Suburban NT-16SE, wants 2.8 amps when running...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 23:32:58, -0500
  ...One problem we are having, is the heater blower has suddenly started making a nasty whistling noise. Any solutions? Karen ____
• RE: alt. & OXS lights freaky
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 14:34:25 -0700
  ...1) Turn on lots of stuff, like the headlights and heater blowers. 2) Hold the engine at about 2000 rpm. 3) Note the battery...
• speaker bracket, electrical solution
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 07:15:59 -0500
  ...Also, I solved the mystery of the intermittent wiper and heater blower. I thought it was a loose wire somewhere. In fact, it was...
• Another cheap heating option
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:00:14 -0500
  ...Basically runs on propane with tubes that are heated by flame and a blower to run the air through the tubes. It is sold...
• 88 weekender for sale?
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 14:59:22 EDT
  ...engine), rebuilt auto tranny (4K) , non-working a/c and heater blower fan, and a spilled paint stain spot on the front passenger carpet...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:06:11 -0500
  At 01:39 PM 2/20/2009, neil N wrote: >Glad your fan spins the correct direction on all 3 speeds! A point about...
• FS: '91 Vanagon GL: AC system
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:33 -0500
  ...condensor radiator, all connecting piping; electrical wiring (as much as can be readily removed); AC pump (in engine compartment) evaporator/blower (interior), headliner ducts...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Heater blower motor ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ I received 6 responses. Doing this job was like having a bunch of buddies with me in the car helping...
• Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Oct 2016 15:02:40 +0000
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• Re: Names
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 09:27:00 EDT
  ...I may change the name to Fridgedair because the blower fan dosent work (yet) and fall is here. My daily driver. 74 Super Beetle...
• Re: affordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:40:33 -0400
  ...blower resistor for a 95 F150. > The quality Motorcraft brand is $21. > > http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1995/ford/f150/climate_control/blower > _motor...
• Re: Heater blower motor questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:21:40 -0500
  At 07:01 PM 1/15/2012, James Felder wrote: >Excellent instructions, David. I will get on it� >just a question, thhough. Why not...
• Q? Front 12V Bus Location.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 10:02:45 -0800
  ...Now I notice the blower fan seems slow. Hmmm... Measuring the 12VDC at the ciggysocket gets me 12.1~12.3 at 3000 RPM...
• Re: Front heater motor FS
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 10:34:54 -0500
  ...I have brand new front heater blowers for $95.00 including listmember discount - a hot seller this time of year.:-) For this price it...
• Re: Rear Heater Problems
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 05:46:20 -0500
  The rear blower goes bad from coolant leaking out of that seal and gumming it up. Sounds to me like you could clean it...
• Re: replacing heater blower!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 17:30:39 -0400
  ...9) Bus Depot has heater boxes complete with blowers for ??$250??. 10) None of the (three) blowers I've dealt with has had anything...
• Front heater core and heater blower replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:37:55 -0600
  ...Symptoms are, no blower action, loss of coolant that happens only when the front heater is in use (rear heater core is never closed...
• Re: 1985 - Horn COntact ring on Steering WHeel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:32:33 -0800
  ...the midst of tearing everything apart to replace my front heater > blower (success!!!) I somehow got things a little wonky when I put the...
• Air conditioning problem.
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 17:21:16 -0700
  ...The blower motor does not seem to work. I can hear the front radiator fan come on when turn on the ac but nothing...