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• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! FISH Y
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:53:45 -0400
  ...I don't have any data on whether the Vanagon side ducts keep up with the cooling fan or there is an imbalance (pressure...
• RE: Cooling Intake Air?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 20:14:28 EST
  I wouldn't run ducts from the louvers to the fan, as Tom is considering. If you compute the volume of air that the...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:38:19 -0800
  ...Need info on overhead A/C the 86-91 passenger van a/c system doesnt need the center ducts or front duct to be...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 20:05:52 -0500
  My 83 Diesel has both the diesel heater and the plastic floor ducting. Just FYI. I am going to sell the diesel heater if...
• Re: AC duct sagging
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 08:04:51 -0800
  On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 5:56 AM, Douglass Collins <collinsmedicus@hotmail.com > wrote: > My 88 Wolfsburg ac ducting has been sagging. Is...
• AC Ducting Support
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 21:06:14 -0500
  I had my AC duct fall from the ceiling last year when I hit a bump on the interstate. Scared the hell out of...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:38:07 -0800
  ...You can do away with the full duct work and still keep that rear unit. It will blow like a hurricane with the rest...
• Re: any interest in diesel style vanagon walkthru floor vent? ducts heat to b...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:01:46 EST
  ...basically this is a factory duct that channels heated or fresh air (whichever you choose) to the passengers via the walkthru. installs in less...
• Re: 1987 Transporter "Condensation water leak from air duct"
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:16:32 -0500
  ...1987 Transporter "Condensation water leak from air duct" > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Hello, > > My wife and I just acquired our first water cooled...
• Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:20:26 -0600
  ...rear, replacement AC ducting, front heater duct > covers early and late model, and the often-smashed rear side air ducts > that run up the...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 22:31:21 -0400
  ...Clear packaging tape isn't duct tape. However, there >IS< clear duct tape nowadays. On Aug 27, 2004, at 4:15 PM, Stan Wilder...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:23:45 -0800
  ...Bentley manual for 82 shows the aux heater supplanting then duct, and that has been my experience with 3 82 diesels, but then again...
• Re: /F Red Green quote
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 22:03:14 EST
  As Red green always says, "Duct Tape..the handyman's secret weapon." Brad Spear '72 Westy '87 Syncro GL In a message dated 30...
• Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:01:12 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• missing grill blockoffs
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 12:00:59 EDT
  ...in which case you want to cover the fresh air duct with black duct tape cause the seal around the fresh air on-off...
• heater duct repair questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 1995 10:08:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...thinking about replacing with insulated dryer flexible hose? the ducting, except for one major area at the front junction, is ok. a few holes...
• Re: Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:46:46 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• AC Duct Repair Part Number?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 09:01:06 -0700
  Does the recall repair kit for the sagging center AC duct have a VW part number? Both my local VW stealership and Camelback VW...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 06:29:05 -0600
  because they're using the structural pillar for the duct. ----------------- Thats the way it should be ......... into the duct work so they rot equally...
• Re: Recall
  Historical mailing list - * MtnGal
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:12:00 -0700
  ...Volkswagen Vanagon '86-'91 Center ventilation duct could break and fall on passenger. Models: 29,500 vans, with factory-installed air-conditioner, made 8...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:10:10 -0700
  ...wh's got it. > http://blackhead.netfirms.com/who_has_the_duct_tape.htm what we won't do for beauty! this had me...
• Re: Gas heaters in Splitties
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 95 15:33:25 PST
  ...It's underneath, mounted just forward of the transmission, in-line on the ducting that runs from the heater boxes to the steel duct...
• Re: Mold in ducts.
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:40:18 PDT
  ...or so would blast out any mold that was in the ducts and end the problem for the season. I would suggest that you...
• Re: newbie question 2 - a/c ducts
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:04:40 -0700
  ...On 6/12/05, turbodieseltrooper <turbodieseltrooper@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > yet anothe dumb nubie questions - how do you remove/install the a/c ducts that...
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:12:51 -0800
  ...removing duct tape from paint..ideas? > > > >on another vehicle i have someone broke the rear glass and > >the PO duct taped a tarp over...
• Re: Duct tape over air intake
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 13:39:00 PDT
  ...has new battery and is running slightly hot ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Duct tape over air intake Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 30 May 2000 08:24:33 -0400
  ...Probably worth the $6 or so for a pack of putty ---- I *know* you already have duct tape. Besides, the duct tape will be...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 15:15:13 -0600
  ...in fact 88-91 has the a/c controls in the dash, so the >only thing in the ceiling is ducting. without the ducting...
• Re: Propex outside install?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 22:08:15 +0000
  ...I'm wondering with the duct routing under the seat if outside install really saves that much space. Thanks! Stuart
• Interior lighting possibility...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:19:29 -0700
  ...Well, if you have an '86 - '91 Westfalia, above the sliding door is an air duct for bringing fresh air into the cabin. Inside...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:46:02 -0400
  Ummm, what about ductile cast iron? You must be thinking of white or gray iron. Those are low strength/ductility and give cast iron...
• Re: Air Cond Duct Recall - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 00:22:47 -0800
  ...John On 1 Mar 2005 at 12:03, John wrote: > The dealer is giving me a run around on the falling duct recall and...
• Vanagon a/c repair
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Fri, 27 May 2011 15:47:17 -0500
  ...The ducting that runs along the ceiling I had to take to a body shop for repair because the area where the screws go...
• Re: COLD fresh air leaking (Solutions!)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 00:36:31 -0600
  ...This can be covered with duct tape, cardboard, or whatever you want. I used cardboard cut to fit, wrapped with duct tape for strength...
• Re: Oxy solv
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 18:12:50 -0500
  ...I've enclosed one pic of the most popular uses for duct tape. Others wanting to see this picture must beg Mike for it...
• Re: A/C duct work "improvements"
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:42:08 -0700
  ...cox.net> wrote: > Here is an example of an owner engineered ducting setup to get more cool > air right to the passengers. > > http://images...
• Re: Do you know that your vanagon air duct may be clogged?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:28:23 -0600
  ...I posted about these ducts collapsing, after I had the problem with mine. It's definitely valuable to inspect this area. You might be...
• Re: interior rear heat
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:02:15 -0400
  In a message dated 97-09-24 09:14:43 EDT, henning@FP.COM writes: << what about tapping off hot-air duct that runs...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:55:35 -0600
  ...do you suppose it's an either/or? Still the DA-6 ducts to the front, but there is a rear duct udner the...
• Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 18:31:40 -0400
  "... Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." There isn't enough duct tape in the world... In search of more leaks, I...
• Propex outside install?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:58:03 -0800
  ...I'm wondering with the duct routing under the seat if outside install really saves that much space. Thanks! Stuart
• Re: 68-71 Gas Heater Curious
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 14:48:14 -0500
  ...I know those Eberspacher heaters are mounted on the driver's >side of the engine compartment and there is some metal ducting bringing >the...
• AC Evaporator housing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 02:04:36 EDT
  ...This job does make me wonder about the engineering considerations the VW used when designing the duct work and housing. Basically, the duct work...
• Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 16:43:32 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Michelin Emergency Road Kit
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 15:28:54 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• '71 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 95 14:36:11 MST
  ...There are pictures of this setup in my owners manual as well, but there are no ducts on the doors....looks like there is...
• Westfalia A/C Idea
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 08:34 -0600 (MDT)
  ...How about sacrificing that left side "shelf" and installing a blank duct (similar to the one over the sliding door, but without the vents...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:27:46 -0500
  ...It's easy to remove the duct cover in fronta the shifter and either stuff the ducts with whatever material floats yer boat, or...
• Re: AC duct sagging
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:10:32 EST
  ...My 88 Wolfsburg ac ducting has been sagging. Is there a more permanent way to reattach the sections so they will not sag again...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:22:50 -0600
  ...The earlier Type 2s used a central heat duct similar to the aircooled Vanagons. Their gas tanks were on top of the frame, just...
• Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 20:58:21 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 7:11 PM Subject: Re: duct tape sticky residue removed > I've used 'Goo Gone' for this and...
• Re: Proper AC temp?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:53:26 -0700
  ...I want to talk to you about ducts. Do your ducts seem old-fashioned? Out-of-date? Central Services' new duct designs are now...
• extra heat up front
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:19:11 EST
  ...I was getting ready for winter and I decided to duct the rear heater to the front .I made a frame behind the front...
• Re: FW: AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 18:51:54 -0700
  ...AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie) > > > Tom, I am dealing with that very thing right now. The problem never has > been > > addressed in my...
• Re: 68-71 Gas Heater Curious
  Historical mailing list - Shaun Kelly
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 13:15:04 PDT
  ...I know those Eberspacher heaters are mounted on the driver's > side of the engine compartment and there is some metal ducting bringing > the...
• rear cabinent in carats, weekenders . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:27:00 -0700
  My understanding is that there was a rear cabinent sold for carats that worked with the AC ducts (with modification to the duct pillar...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:52:18 -0800
  I don't like the design of the A/C duct... the cold air flows to the front and we receive the blast of...
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:56:11 -0500
  ...I use the 2" foil tape that is used in Airconditioning duct sealing. Masking tape dries and really makes a mess, duct tape is...
• Breadloaf bus ducting
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Sat, 09 Dec 1995 22:45:37 EST
  ...If the defroster ducting is separate from fresh air ducting, perhaps a third fan to help with that if the fan in line with...
• Re: clearance : many assorted Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 08:59:34 -0700
  ...I know it is not suppose to be there for the camper for the reason the duct in the door goes no where because...