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  • Re: Anybody know this part number?
    Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
    Mon, 16 Aug 1999 09:05:28 +0000
    ...sensor is an air blower (fan) which blows cool air to the turbo by way off a funnel. Both this fan and the secondary...
  • Duct-less Westy A/C Query
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:40:21 -0400
    ...At 10:48 AM 8/16/2012, TJ Hannink wrote: >Can the blower fans for the heater/defroster be used for the >airconditioning evaporator...
  • Re: blower unit
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 20 Jun 2005 05:09:11 -0400
    ...I also have the clips that allow you to put the air box back together after changing the blower fan. The rear fan is...
  • Re: Heater Fan)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 16 May 2013 06:07:41 -0400
    ...AND, don't forget to glue a bottle cap cover over the end of your new blower fan motor's exposed armature shaft bushing...
  • Heater valve
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:38:47 -0400
    ...Any horror stories with the Meyle blower fans out there? It appears to look ok. With the dash removal being a time consuming process...
  • Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:44:50 -0800
    ...I used bubble foil behind the heater and around the heater to create a proper air duct for the blower fan to push the...
  • Re: Neils Brakes: "What Me Worry?" (WAS: pedal feel)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:43:46 -0700
    ...wrote: > >> > > Neil, > > > > The van's currently dashless as I replace the blower fan, but I will pay > > some attention to the brakes once I...
  • RE: � � � Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 16:28:01 -0400
    ...in the spring i am redoing the oil cooler with a blower fan and possibly a mister. a little thing that a lot of...
  • Re: Blog post about 85 doka
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:13:34 -0600
    ...to put a some relays in the system to unload the > > blower fan switch. That fan is more powerful than the stock dash one...
  • Re: COLD Air Vents
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Fri, 24 Nov 2000 09:21:46 -0500
    ...the right, bottom two levers to the left) and putting the blower fan on high. You should have NO airflow through the vent after...
  • Re: lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:12:57 -0700
    ...parking lights, no >head lights at all. >The front & rear heater blower fans, and the front wiper/washer is also dead, >everything else appears...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 20:30:32 -0800
    ...With both mantles going on high the blower fan will cycle on > and off running for a few minutes to cool down the heater...
  • Re: Heating the van (was misc.)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 19:14:15 EDT
    ...You can also augment this blower fan with an oscillating fan that sits on the dash - this throws heat backward from the vents and...
  • more electrical stuff
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 08 Jul 94 10:25:26 CDT
    ...5W each 5W Power Windows 150W - - Electric Radiator Fan 200W - 25W Blower Fan Heat/Cool 80W 80W - Heated Rear Window 120W 120W 34W Rear...
  • still looking
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 10:24:17 -0500
    ...one tiny rip in the top, unfortunately in the top front corner, where it all ties together front blower fan out (checked fuse, fine...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:57:26 -0500
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) >> > Ignition ON ( but not start) >> > AC blower fan set to low >> > AC CONTROL set to cool >> > >> > Will the fan...
  • Re: 81 Westy questions with Pica
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 7 May 2003 08:57:15 -0700
    ...Warm Air Blower VW # 070-256-051The Plastic > housing the surrounds the warm air blower fan attached > to the Alternator has melted on the...
  • Re: 134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:17:02 -0800
    ...Make sure that both evaporator blower fans are operating, check the fuse holders behind the left pillar, chances are one has melted at least...
  • Re: Antifreeze smell when you turn on Heater?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Thu, 1 May 2008 08:15:08 -0400
    ...If you have to pay to have a mechanic to replace > your front heater core you might as well get the blower fan replaced...
  • Re: misc
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 14:21:54 PDT
    ...exchangers, fix any leaking > valve cover gaskets, and install an inline blower fan on the hot air tube > coming from the rear of the...
  • Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 23:30:39 -0800
    ...I used bubble foil behind the heater and around the heater to create a proper air duct for the blower fan to push the...
  • Cooky in your van
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 1 Dec 1999 14:32:20 -0500
    ...The exhaust fan would fit the small space behind the lid If necessary, the blower/fan could sit next to the drivers seat/door...
  • Re: Blog post about 85 doka
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:20:00 -0700
    ...to put a some relays in the system to unload the >>> blower fan switch. That fan is more powerful than the stock dash one...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:17:44 -0700
    ...A small >>> blower fan >>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Re: SMOKE! After I turn off my BA6 Gas Heater
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 20 May 2002 12:04:39 -0400
    ...17 (the ones beside the main pannel on >is for the blower fan) and the smoke stoped. > >The smell is not new. My BA6...
  • the price of cool
    Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
    Wed, 25 Jun 1997 12:32:41 -0500
    ...It's in the low pressure (narrower hose) side and tells the front blower fan to turn on when the pressure reaches too high...
  • Re: no headlights cept pulling back on turn signal stick - 87 westy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:35:06 -0400
    ...I've also lost the heater blower fan but it will sometimes work when I pull back and hold back the turn signal stick...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:14:34 -0700
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front > > blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van was > > returned, I...
  • Re: Dash blower fan
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:06:17 +0000
    Just a a point of reference, the blower motor on my 2008 Civic stopped working, at least stopped without a punch to it to...
  • Diesel Vanagon L FS or swap for PU NYC area
    Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 22:01:34 EST
    ...Also the blower fan is currently not working. But basically I would love to find a pickup in the same condition as this van...
  • Re: Front cabin fan problems
    Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 07:36:46 -0800
    ...that fun with me :-) Original Message: Okay guys, the heater,etc. blower fan in the front cabin has been sounding for a while now...
  • Re: Blog post about 85 doka
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:25:26 -0600
    ...to put a some relays in the system to unload the >>> blower fan switch. That fan is more powerful than the stock dash one...
  • lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:40:53 EDT
    ...The front & rear heater blower fans, and the front wiper/washer is also dead, everything else appears to work. Oddly if I pull back...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:20:25 -0400
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) >>>> Ignition ON ( but not start) >>>> AC blower fan set to low >>>> AC CONTROL set to cool >>>> >>>> Will the fan...
  • Re: A/C leaking inside!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:29:39 -0700
    ...The A/C blower fan will keep running at whatever speed you set it, but the rad. fan should cycle. But here in Arizona...
  • Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:26:50 -0600
    ...for me to tackle is the dash removal as the front blower > fan is inoperable. This is a first for me, as I never...
  • FS: CDN 91 Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 1 Jan 2006 18:40:15 -0800
    ...NEW rear heater core, blower/fan, valve and gasket (all new). NEW front heater core and blower/fan, new flap gaskets. Brakes, ALL 4...
  • Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:16:47 -0500
    ...for me to tackle is the dash removal as the front blower > fan is inoperable. This is a first for me, as I never...
  • Re: misc
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 13:28:58 CDT
    ...the cheapest solution is to clean off the heat exchangers, fix any leaking valve cover gaskets, and install an inline blower fan on the...
  • Re: Duct-less Westy A/C Query
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:23:25 -0700
    ...10:48 AM 8/16/2012, TJ Hannink wrote: > > > > Can the blower fans for the heater/defroster be used for the > > airconditioning evaporator? > > > > The...
  • Re: Propex probs (& need manufacturer's phone #)
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Fri, 12 Dec 1997 22:49:19 -0800
    ...the heater is manually turned off) *both* the >"flame" and the blower fan turn off immediately. This strikes me as wrong, >as I would...
  • Re: Blog post about 85 doka
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:45:46 -0700
    ...to put a some relays in the system to unload the >>>> blower fan switch. That fan is more powerful than the stock dash one...
  • Re: Shear Bolts?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:06:29 -0700
    ...Shear Bolts? > > > > Hi all, > > > > I'm in the middle of removing my dash to fix the heater blower fan > > bearings, and a few other...
  • vanagon for sale want a 71
    Historical mailing list - Street Bugs
    Tue, 14 Jan 1997 03:20:47 GMT
    ...good shape ***the bad stuff*** rear wiper does not work front blower fan squeeks but runs threw all the speeds fair share of small...
  • Re: Dashboard disassembly
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Nov 1995 21:38:51 -0400
    ...Free advice, lube the blower fan motor if you are in there, they seem to have around a 6-7 year life before they...
  • Re: Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:30:11 -0400
    ...in the spring i > am redoing the oil cooler with a blower fan and possibly a mister. a > little thing that a lot of...
  • Re: Repairing Window Washer Reservoir Tank
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:16:34 -0700
    ...D'oh! Have to wait for the blower fan replacement weekend to fix that, I guess. On Mon, Apr 25, 2005 at 01:20...
  • Re: Lowering A/C cabinet in a Westy easier than bus ?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Fri, 23 Jun 2000 08:29:19 -0400
    ...Make sure you lower it carefully and support it as the blower fans, resistors and rear speakers are connected to the housing. I am...
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - jaime forero
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:02:06 -0500
    ...Just one time at first, now a few times in a row. > Blower fan stops then comes back on. > I rebuilt all hoses 2...
  • Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:36:15 -0400
    ...not notice it above other noises in the Vanagon.) Now the blower fans have a fuse (each...there are two fans) which is in...
  • Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:29:57 -0500
    ...empty or low on refrigerant)) > >>>> Ignition ON ( but not start) > >>>> AC blower fan set to low > >>>> AC CONTROL set to cool > >>>> > >>>> Will the fan...
  • Re: Sticky vent controls?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:54:49 -0500
    ...My friendly neighbourhood garage replaced my front >>> blower fan the other day. It had seized some time ago. When the van was >>> returned, I...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:36:19 -0800
    ...A small >>>> blower fan >>>> would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline >>>> circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Re: 85 Air Conditioning Dis-assembly?
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:02:49 -0600
    ...I don't see how to access the blower fan, condensation drain lines, and all the refridgerant lines in the housing that is mounted...
  • Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:34:29 -0600
    ...for me to tackle is the dash removal as the front blower >> fan is inoperable. This is a first for me, as I never...
  • Re: Propex probs (& need manufacturer's phone #)
    Historical mailing list - Rick Stevens
    Sun, 14 Dec 1997 21:07:55 -0800
    ...the heater is manually turned off) *both* the >>"flame" and the blower fan turn off immediately. This strikes me as wrong, >>as I would...
  • Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:55:06 -0400
    ...I got about 0.30 volts difference with the headlights and blower fan on -- more than I'd like, but only about a third...
  • Re: A/C
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
    Sat, 7 Jan 2017 12:42:34 -0500
    ...I have one customer that I had to replace his blower fan twice in one year due to mice getting in and making nests...
  • Re: Heidelberg cassette ??
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:30:51 EST
    ...In other news the heater/defroster blower fan is something to watch for smoke as that curcuit tends to be over loaded a bit...
  • Recirculating heat in '74-'79 camper
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Fri, 1 Dec 95 19:24:55 EST
    ...This whole thing is only as much as the blower fan and tube cost, and I'll lay odds it will be great, plus...