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• Re: venting question
  Historical mailing list - Giroux, Eric
  Mon, 8 May 2000 13:27:43 -0400
  Hi, > The other air duct leads from your ventilation system, starting at the > front grill, traveling through your fan box, to the front door...
• Vanagon Heat Vents.....
  Historical mailing list - Tony Schiebel
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 09:11:27 -0700 (MST)
  ...When the heat turned on, heat comes out of the vents up front. If I open the fresh air vents (the ones that can...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 17:56:54 -0500
  Per, the black-louvered vents in the rear pillar go directly into the engine box. It appears to me that they are really intakes...
• Re: Defroster vents always open?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:51:43 -0800
  ...Defroster vents always open? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > Getting a mite cold up in the mountains around San Diego these days. > > Weather Service...
• Re: rear ventelation question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 17 May 2018 21:01:58 -0400
  ...The flow is controlled by the bottom vent control lever and sliding flaps at vents at bottom rear of front doors. Chris > Wiadomość napisana...
• Re: Vent Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:19:54 -0800
  I guess I could try venting to the cargo area under the truck bed. I replaced the seals on the treasure chest doors too...
• Re: Those two vents behind the rear window
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 22:50:59 -0500
  regarding those rear window vents - does anyone know how to get 'em apart? My 90 served as a fido carrier in a past life...
• Re: venting question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 May 2000 07:45:10 -0700
  Kinda smart of the Germans to put those vents right near the point where most of the foul odors occur in my van! May...
• Re: vented battery with venting hose
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:03:35 -0700
  we have vent holes in our battery comparts??? didnt know that... didn't even see it... but I don't see a vent hole...
• Need roof AC vents? Free!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:52:12 -0800
  I replaced the Westy rear roof AC vent facia thingy the other day with a "less" cracked one than I had. One of my...
• Door air vent was taped over?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:54:30 -0700
  Folks, While repairing the power window regulator in the passenger side door, I found that the lower corner vent had been taped over. Just...
• vent window latches or complete windows
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:14:26 -0700
  the vent window latch on my passenger side vent window is busted...can anyone tip me towards a vendor that has these for sale...
• Re: Heating system
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 14:13:34 CDT
  ...it's not heat coming OUT of the vents, it's that the vents mix fresh air into the interior of the bus, and...
• Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Gordon
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 19:25:52 -0500
  ...I have also been told that they are the same as the rabit vent windows, and thus interchangeable. -Are the vent windows different on...
• Re: BA 6 Heater Booster - text
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:45:17 EST
  ...The rear > floor vent is attached directly over the gas tank.removing this vent > requires the tank to be dropped.Two #2 phillips head...
• Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 21:46:57 EST
  ...The dash vents on my '86 blew cold winter, summer, spring or fall, while the vents on my '90 blow hot. George
• Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
  Historical mailing list - strawnlists
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:10:26 -0800
  ...It is held onto the vent by a nut, which >screws onto a bolt that was put through the center of the vent. Works...
• Re: venting question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 17:41:43 -0400
  I think there's some confusion going on here between two different systems -- System #1 is the fresh air ventilation to the main cabin...
• Re: ventilators in front doors
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 17:23:04 -0400
  ...Where does the air that allegedly flows >through the vents at the bottom corner of the from doors come from? I >always thought those...
• Re: [Syncro] vented disc rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 21:44:07 EDT
  In a message dated 4/6/03 2:03:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, swagenh2o@hotmail.com writes: << Does anyone have vented disc rotors...
• Re: Middle (top to bottom) vent question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:14:18 -0700
  The early and late vans have different approaches to the end vents. My 84 has outside air in the vents, my Mom's 91...
• Defroster vents always open?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:40:25 -0800
  ...I notice that the dash (defroster) vents on the dash seem to be always open. I removed the glove box and peered upward and...
• Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:21:20 +0200
  ...This is for venting out the interior, the 88-91 models got the plastic vent inserts in the rear windows instead. > The 89 has...
• Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:46:29 +0000
  ...It is held onto the vent by a nut, which screws onto a bolt that was put through the center of the vent. Works...
• Re: olympian plat. cat heater info request
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:02:28 -0800
  ...But i was wondering if anyone has got one of the vented kind and can report on how the vent system works. I recall...
• Re: Lower door vents taped up?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 02:44:56 EDT
  ...Anybody else > All '88-'91 vanagons w/ rear window vents had the front door vents blocked off w/ black duct tape.. chris
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:51:09 -0400
  At 11:29 PM 4/5/2001, Tom Stone wrote: >I took out the vents and put small plastic bags on the inside. When...
• Re: venting, was Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:31:12 -0800
  ...Our Westy fridges have a separate combustion venting system is not used by most RVs so the hottest air goes right out our vent...
• Re: venting question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 3 May 2000 16:46:17 +0200
  ...venting question > > > > Hi All! > > > > With all the mail pertaining to venting, I thought I would add my > question. > > > > I have an 84 GL. There...
• Re: Heating system
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 13:08:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Walker wrote: > On Tue, 20 Sep 94 11:39:13 CDT Gerald Skerbitz said: > >Can someone tell me exactly what the vents at the...
• Re: Door vents (yes, again.)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 07:29:51 -0400
  ...Opening and closing these vents makes a significant difference in the amount of air allowed into the bus through the front grill vent system...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:48:44 -0600
  ...Opening the vent window could upset a number of things--including interior air pressure--that could cause the vent window to whistle. Does the...
• Primary battery ventilation?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 18:50:30 -0700
  ...Where is the external vent connection for the primary battery? Is it bad to leave the battery venting into the battery compartment? Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron...
• Re: improperly vented battery could cause damage to pass seat
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:07:15 -0700
  ...improperly vented battery, or > battery acid "vapors" had made the stitching rot out.. > > anyone ever seen this before? > > how many of you have your...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:18:06 -0700
  ...Battery Venting If you check you will find that the original setup from VW had a vent hole and vent hose that attached to...
• Vent window frame
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 21:08:42 -0500 (EST)
  I am looking for a driver's side vent window frame for my '87. Or better yet, possibly a set of later model, non...
• Re: venting question
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 3 May 2000 10:30:48 -0400
  ...venting question Hi All! With all the mail pertaining to venting, I thought I would add my question. I have an 84 GL. There...
• Re: Another Fridge vent question for all westy owners
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:16:31 -0700
  Okay, In this pic it looks like the vent is so large they hung it down to keep it from going over the top...
• Air Vents (Again)
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 23:48:11 -0700
  Here I go on blocked air vents again, but this is a serious question. The PO or PPO has managed to block off the...
• Re: improperly vented battery could cause damage to pass seat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 15:10:03 -0500
  My '84 7 passenger doesn't have the vent at the lower front of the battery box like my '85 Westy does. I use...
• Re: Air leaks from heat vents
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:05:21 -0800
  Dan, The fix I suggested does not permanently seal the vents off. I simply applied the foam around the edge so it creates a...
• Re: ? Rear Plastic Vent ?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:30:22 -0700
  Those plastic vents are part of the 'flow-through' ventilation system. All cars have had some variation for years. If you put your hand...
• Re: 87 Westy Roof Vent
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Sep 1995 09:43:09 EST
  ...I fiberglassed the roof vent and it doesn't leak anymore but the the lift mechanisim is shot. Can I get a roof vent...
• Re; Solar power your VW
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 08:25:32 -0600
  Ben, Why go to all the trouble inatalling a solar panal on the roof, just for a vent, when a stainless steel solar powered...
• Re: refer madness returns
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Fri, 13 May 1994 08:48:15 -0500 (EST)
  ...One common appratus on larger vents is exactly a venturi nozzle made from 2 beetle hubcaps with about a 3 inch space between them...
• Vent windows on later model Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Thu, 17 May 2012 20:09:54 +0000
  Hey Everyone, I recently made an impulse buy as I thought it would be nice to have some added ventialtion for when Camping in...
• Re: venting, was Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 12:26:19 -0500
  These diagrams all imply, as well as I can tell, that the waste heat is contained into a vent that will exit the roof...
• Removing and installing dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 May 2022 22:44:43 -0400
  ...The dash vents seem to have been removed and put back. Some are fine others loose. But the main issue is the driver’s...
• Re: ventilation levers- tips for usage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:33:04 -0500
  At 06:26 PM 1/31/2002, Smola, Tony wrote: >Jere, > >The vent controls are confusing. > >Here are some tips > >For heat at your...
• Re: Removing and installing dash vents
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 May 2022 19:50:29 -0700
  hi Eric, Which vent are you talking about? - the ones on the top of the dash or the one on the side of the...
• Ceiling Vent
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:42:44 -0600
  ...The vent had a bug screen in it and it definitely was water proof. With the vent open you definitely had a draft through...
• Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:13:28 -0700
  ...I see on the vent lines this 1 use hose clamps So I have another question here about these vent lines Why do they...
• Re: Hot air from the dash vents?
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 11:00:43 -0800
  ...VW changed about '88 and tied the old fresh air vents to the heater. When I went from an '85 to a '90 I...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Preliminary Report
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 21:40:12 -0500
  ...The only thing you see if the tall center vent I opted for. The existing left / right fresh air vents are used for the...
• Re: What VW says about the flue cover
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:14:53 -0700
  ...The flue vent should >> remain uncovered at all other times. > > Boy, that's a hard sell, or it was fifteen years ago anyway. ;) > > d
• vent noise intrusion...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:53:47 -0500
  ...when i have the defrost vent closed and the footwell vent closed I get some crazy "howling" through the vent doors somewhere inside the...
• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:25:05 -0400
  snip > As far as the vent at the rear of the door with the blue lever, that is not > connected to the vents for...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 07:05:37 +0100
  ...So if > I fix this, the problem will be fixed? That is no problem, the 4th vent is for optional roof fresh air vents...
• Re: Speaking of the Wing Vent Window
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:46:46 +0000
  I had this problem - also because of a break-in, and solved it by purchasing a new vent window latch. This led to problem...
• WTB: Black Vinyl front door panels, black headrest, 3-lever vent control trim panel
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:57:03 -0400
  ...The three levers would be windshield vent, temperature control, floor vent. If you have access to a parts van that's a panel van...