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  • Re: Go Westy Coolant Pipe Repair kit - extra parts needed FYI!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Thu, 21 May 2009 14:09:43 -0400
    ...It was an additional $79 dollars, they were kind enough to expedite the shipping due the fact they did not make me aware that...
  • Re: Where is temperature sensor & why does needle drop when heater is on?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 7 Sep 2015 10:34:24 -0600
    ...the LED to "Resting" on the LEDs UpperEdge ~ The Heaters are indeed just additional Radiators & so will have an influence on the CoolentTemp but...
  • Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 06:58:23 -0700
    ...Some models of Vanagons have additional dash controls that preclude the easy removal of the heater cover, to put it mildly. In any case...
  • Re: Plat Cat or Propex vented propane heaters
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 19:31:14 -0700
    ...With curtains up, poptop down and heater running full blast the temp will get be in the 60's throughout most of the van...
  • Re: RIP 93 Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 15 Jan 2000 13:43:44 -0600
    ...He stopped by the dealership where it is being repaired to see > what additional work needed to be done. The mechanics had pulled the...
  • Re: heater cover plate removal?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:05:42 -0700
    David, Thanks for the additional tips. There were no missing or loose pieces of the hinge holders. I'm still a bit puzzled as...
  • Re: alternator upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 06:36:50 -0800
    ...in a second battery in the near future for additional > > accesories like a heater. I think now would be a good time to upgrade...
  • O2 Sensor upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Wed, 25 Dec 2002 07:46:44 -0500
    ...The three wire sensor has two additional 12V heater connections which reduce warm up time and allow system to go "closed loop" faster. You...
  • Re: propex heater problems
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:24:03 -0500
    ...I do have propane, I've been > cooking with it before & after trying the heater. > > I do have the blue heater. > > It is possible...
  • Re: heater always on
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:23:56 -0600
    ...digigram as I interpert shows > the heater control valve as item # 6. My heating systen has no > additional heating unit so I beleive I...
  • Re: Extra Oil cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:57:24 -0700
    ...I shall NOT use the extra rear heater..Not designed to handle the pressure is the main reason...as some pointed out.. The fan...
  • Re: Catalytic Heaters.
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 00:07:27 -0600
    ...In our non-direct vented catalytic heater case, all that additional heat gain goes into the van which is the heat exchanger, whereas the...
  • Lubricating heater blower motor
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Sun, 6 Apr 2008 17:18:19 -0500
    ...a good idea to apply something like bicycle chain lubricant for additional protection under that cap. Steve, in Chicago with a '91 Vanaru GL.
  • replacement of fresh air fan
    Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:27:57 -0400
    ...Additionally I noticed that alot of the flaps in the heater/freah air box have deteriorated foam seals. The seal looks like the foam...
  • Re: [ was Winter heating - now new Coleman heater]
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:16:55 -0500
    ...However, those in already humid climates won't appreciate the additional water that starts to mold everything. -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA...
  • Re: Turning off rear heater
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:20 -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) >> >
  • [Q] Bypassing Rear Seat Heat Exchanger
    Historical mailing list - Jeff W. Bourdeau
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:48:10 EST
    ...I do not drive the vehicle in the winter, therefore I am contemplating on removing the heater core and plugging the feeder and return...
  • Re: Whats a Doghouse
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Oct 1995 11:47:33 -0700 (PDT)
    ...BTW - having the doghouse setup has an additional advantage - more airflow for the heater! Thom -- > Cross a lawyer with a blonde? There are things...
  • Re: Dual Fuel Tanks in a Syncro!? (was: syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 10:42:38 +0300
    ...But it is designed to run the heater pipe for the aircooled from rear to front. The pipe is flexible. Below the walkthrough there...
  • Re: Power Inverter (no hard vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 2 May 2001 22:23:23 -0500
    ...You might consider an additional battery and/or running your engine for about fifteen minutes three times a day to get the charge built...
  • busdepot and thepartsbin going nose to nose
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:18:40 -0700
    I found my rear heater to be leaking so I ordered two rear heater cores from busdepot. I like the people at busdepot and...
  • Re: camping furnace?
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 09:33:34 -0800
    I am planning to do some winter camping and bought the same heater. First thought of connecting to existing tank but was told by...
  • Re: Need '99 EV prices and available options
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 22:34:15 +0100
    ...seat heater front air heater with clock, 4 kW secound battery 63 Ah 300 A 3,400 2,036 Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
  • Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:41:00 -0700
    ...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: Purging Cooling System of Air / Where Would We Be Without This Topic?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 00:23:47 EST
    ...when finished, even the front heater core is completely purged of air which is important to me if no one else. . . . it is less...
  • Re: aux heaters II
    Historical mailing list - Dr. D.W. Carment
    Thu, 21 Jul 1994 11:18:19 -0400 (EDT)
    ...would necessitate adding an additional in line duct- > >>>> Make me an offer if you want my VW gas heater. I don't use it...
  • New England Want Ad listings
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Tue, 24 Aug 1999 21:16:49 EDT
    ...Air cooled, brown and tan exterior with tan interior, new heater boxes. Gd condition. aux heater, engine completely rebuilt approx 25K miles ago, $1800...
  • Catalytic Heater
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 16:42:03 EDT
    ...an additional discount from the manufactuer. --I am sure a bulk order for 10 units would be quite attractive to them. The heater consumes...
  • Diesel Westy Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Cook
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 12:14:18 -0500
    ...I have the diesel aux heater... is that enough additional weight to decrease my mpg by 15%? Thanks- TJC
  • Re: converting watercooled vanagon to aircooled
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:27:41 -0400
    ...Since the heater for the air cooled motor is vastly different from the water cooled motor, this might be an additional concern. G. Matthew...
  • Re: [T2] Re: Empi vs. Bugpack merged aftermarket exhaust for 77 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:11:19 -0800
    ...Not enough clearance >> for the heater tubes. Some guys bash them in to make the >> muffler fit, but a better idea is to sandwich...
  • Re: Why does engine run cooler w/ heater on full-blast?
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Thu, 21 May 1998 18:17:51 -0500
    ...about heaters.....(1) if the engine is running warm or hot turn on the heaters to full blast......it is like adding additional radiator...
  • Re: Antifreeze Sauna
    Historical mailing list - Dave C
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 00:05:48 -0500
    ...It's been a couple of years since we replaced our rear heater core. (I'm looking at pg 80.16 of Bentley, Additional...
  • Re: Propex vrs Suburan Furnace
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 4 Nov 1998 20:53:18 EST
    ...EdOshea@WEBTV.NET (Edwin O'Shea) > > With all this talk about heaters now that winter is begining to be felt, > I wonder if any...
  • Re: Front heater motor
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:27:11 -0800
    ...Front heater motor SMALL job ? if you completely refurbish that heater box, removing rust from the metal flaps and heater core cover, rust painting...
  • Re: Turning off rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:25:45 -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...
  • Re: Oil reservoir heater
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 22:06:52 -0800
    ...Alistair PS I have a block heater in my I$, can't remember the wattage :) > > > >> From: CTONLINE@webtv.net (Terry Kay) >> Date: Fri, 16...
  • Re: Electrical Nightmare?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:35:46 -0800
    ...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: heater always on
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:56:42 -0700
    ...digigram as I interpert shows > the heater control valve as item # 6. My heating systen has no > additional heating unit so I beleive I...
  • repost of Waterboxer vs transplants engine weights
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 22:29:14 -0800
    ...Please send any additional reason why this is to light or heavy. Kennedy shows weight less the flywheel clutch and options. For reference a...
  • Re: Oil reservoir heater
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 22:46:03 -0600
    ...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: Dash blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Sun, 10 Dec 2017 19:33:13 +0000
    Consider replacing those grounding stars with larger ones to provide additional grounds for future add-ons. I got this idea from someone else, I...
  • Re: [WetWesties] where to install the D1l-C in westy?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 8 Dec 2005 23:44:20 -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...
  • Re: Coolant distribution tower advise
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:53:14 -0700
    ...A used one will have undergone additional stresses and strains of removing the hoses and installing them again. So even if it would have...
  • Heater issues - Progress
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 19:53:20 -0500
    ...Rear heater valve leaking like crazy has now been replaced. No leaks. But the heater blower doesn't work. It's always something. This...
  • Re: Fuse Box Blues/1991 Resolved
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:35:05 -0700
    ...low beam headlight RIGHT > >additional fuses, in separate holders, above the fuse box ... >10 amp - instrument lighting >10 amp - overheating fuse for aux heater...
  • Re: Dash blower install...
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:28:00 +0300
    ...You can not disassemble the heater assembly without removing the dashboard. The wiring of the blower is not included but easily to add. You...
  • Re: Lubricating heater blower motor
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 6 Apr 2008 21:36:57 -0400
    ...a good idea to apply > something like bicycle chain lubricant for additional protection > under that cap. > > Steve, in Chicago with a '91 Vanaru GL...
  • antifreeze carpet
    Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
    Thu, 6 Feb 1997 20:40:35 -0900 (AKST)
    ...Any additional thoughts on the subjects of rear heaters and carpet cleaning are welcome. Cheers, Chris Wyatt '87 Syncro GL (for sale this summer...
  • Cleaning up grounds
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:24:03 -0500
    ...Front heater blower works intermittently. Sometimes a bang on the dash turns it on. Headlights still poor after relay upgrade (haven't replaced bulbs...
  • Re: Newbie
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Mon, 18 Aug 1997 19:18:31 -0400
    ...additional water flowing through the radiator seems to keep the temp from going higher. When my wife drives it she turns on the heater...
  • Cat Plat Heater Stats
    Historical mailing list - PACO
    Mon, 27 Oct 1997 10:23:40 -0400
    ...Additionally I have to agree with Steve and say that the air is sweeter in the van with the heater running because it vents...
  • Re: westy standard
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Thu, 21 May 1998 22:29:37 -0400
    ...It does not have the auxiliary gas heater. I am the third owner. If the previous owner can be believed, he purchased it from...
  • Re: Random Compatibility Questions
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:18:45 -0800
    ...Slightly different on the heater box and controls possiby , but adaptable. just about every part on the whole van fits or is fairly adaptable...
  • Re: Electrical Gremlins?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:02:52 -0500
    ...Saturday, December 17, 2005 6:22 PM Subject: [VANAGON] Electrical Gremlins? I was listening to my stereo today, with the front heater fan on...
  • Re: Espar D2 diesel furnace run on gas
    Historical mailing list - David Vickery
    Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:59:54 -0700
    The BA6 is a far cry from the newer Airtronic heaters.� In terms of fuel use, and battery use, not to mention not being...
  • Re: Noisy bearing (?) on front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Sat, 2 Dec 2006 00:46:08 -0900
    John, Another list member recently inquired about how to access his heater assembly and I am revising the instructions that someone previously posted to...
  • Re: Defroster questions
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:27:01 -0800
    ...Additional Fuses At Right Of Fuse Panel* *13 8 Amp (White) Rear Window Heating* 15 16 Amp (Red) Auxiliary Heater (If Equipped) Additional Fuses...
  • Re: Don't Replaced that heater valve today!
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 29 Aug 2004 08:59:03 -0700
    ...heater control valve stuck in the same hole. > ><<Some models of Vanagons have additional dash controls that preclude the >easy removal of the heater...
  • propex heaters (group buy?)
    Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 11:11:52 -0600
    For those who are interested in another group buy of propex heaters, I just got a fax from propex. Heres the information: Cost of...