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• Fw: Re: Hot air from the dash? (how to fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:58:44 -0500
  ...You will see a > screw holding a clip which in turn holds the cable that goes to your heater. > Put the heater valve at...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 01:37:03 -0500
  ...You have to > undo the little clamp on the heater valve control cable by removing the > instrument cluster and the slider plate if I...
• How do you fix the heater controls?/ Also need seat uphol
  Historical mailing list - digest Herbie Dave
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:33:09 EDT
  ...that the PO screwed up the heater/defroster controls. I have looked inside tha dash and some cables appear to be missing. All I...
• anyone parting out a van have a heater cable for an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:09:43 -0600
  bent mine during bleeding new front heater core. It's the one that goes down under the van to open the valve that lets...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:01:11 +0000
  Hey, thank you for the tips guys.  I'm gonna justify the cost of this helpful gadget by saying if it prevents cable kink...
• WTB: pre-85 sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 07:42:34 -0700
  ...While I'm at it, I could also use a heater cable for the front (from the dash panel to the valve above the...
• Re: Cable lubricators /type motorcycle
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 07 Jan 1995 12:15:00 +0500
  ...It is >particularly effective in loosening heater control cables. I know that these are still sold. I company "Dennis Kirk" sells one for $12...
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 10:32:40 -0500
  Speaking of that rear heater valve lever, has anyone devised a cable or rod to connect to it and run thru a small hole...
• Re: Heater Cables
  Historical mailing list
  1 Sep 94 16:34
  Tam, I got under my '78 and both cables were snapped off due to seizure. I don't know how willing you are but...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:04:42 -0600
  "So does adjusting the heater valve Bowden cable." George The end of the cable, a very hard, stiff wire, is attached to the valve...
• Re: maplite & heater Q
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Re: maplite & heater Q
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 02:23:56 -0400
  ...gas heater. Consider fitting a set of heat excangers and tubes under the back seat like a 74, add a few cables and you...
• Re: Heat/Fresh Air Cables broke
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 31 Mar 1997 18:55:51 -0800
  ...realized > that not only is the Fresh Air Cable broken, but now the heater cable is > broke. I can pull it with a tool...
• Heater not stopping problem #
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:37:06 MDT
  Hello Volks, My front heater doesn't stop heating even with the valve closed. I suspected it's the cable/lever tolerances but someone...
• Re: Leaky Rear Heater - anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 18:51:32 -0500
  ...heater valve, be sure to observe carefully the original position so that you can get the new one set right for the cable to...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:58:29 -0800
  ...Remove the small pad below the cold start cable knob. Remove the lower heater duct bezel from the dash. Then lift and twist that...
• Re: Lube for heater control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:52:27 -0600
  ...Since it is liquid, I figure the lubricant can work its way down the cable better than a grease. Does make the interior smell...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Remove coolant hoses from heater core tubes. Disconnect three heater control cables from heater case control levers. Remove 4 screws holding heater case to...
• My neighbors must think I'm crazy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 1995 11:53:22 +0600
  Well folks, Among the many things I've been working on is replacing a heater cable. I bought a new one at my local...
• any frozen cable solutions
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Mon, 15 Aug 94 16:33:56 EDT
  ...I had a great idea once for fixing a similar situation with heater cables but have no idea what to do here. Thanks. Tim...
• Re: Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 11:10:21 -0600
  ...Rear Heater Valve > Date: Tuesday, November 03, 1998 10:02 AM > > Re: grey valve > ...same reason you'd want to adjust the front heater...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:43:43 -0500
  ...the > cabin. > > So, finally got the heater valve cable traced from the lever to the valve. > Cable works fine, doesn't bind, isn't...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Channing Davis
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 21:36:15 -0500
  ...know the heater and vent cables? They are flexible sheathed rods that > can both push and pull. By contrast a sheathed cable like a...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:31:30 -0500
  ...You have to undo the little clamp on the heater valve control cable by removing the instrument cluster and the slider plate if I...
• Re: Stock "squeeze" hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 12:57:59 -0600
  Jeff, http://www.mysears.com/Craftsman-Cable-Operated-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-reviews They make another set that doesn't have the cable "remote: but...
• Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 09:46:06 -0500
  ...I changed the plastic heater valve, and forever was adjusting the cable clip which seems to be the culprit more times than one can...
• Re: getting to heater cables and controls
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:32:39 -0500
  ...A manual coolant shut off valve located under the heater cover in front of the shift lever works the best, and is easy to...
• Re: heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:34:59 -0700
  ...Mark Ron Mueller wrote: > A manula heater valve can be installed anyhwere in the inbound heater hose. > To add a push rod, or cable...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:34:31 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> If you take the heater box out you must take the cables loose and that >>> means readjust them...
• Re: Scale of 1 to 10: climate control cable
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 19:34:50 -0700
  ...I just straightened the cable before I put it back toghether and all is OK. Be sure to lub all of the heater flaps...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list
  18 Jul 96 05:46:26 PDT
  ...VW without a heater (just on principle!) Make sure the dash control is set for no hot air, adjust cable ends until vent is...
• Re: Mulititude of questions (dash out now...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:06:32 -0700
  re Anyway now that I'm in there I noticed that the cable that operates the right side defroster vent was broke off where...
• Re: Warm Feet & strange guages
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Lewis
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:19:04 +0100
  ...Warm Feet >Pop off the intrument cluster cover and find the heater control cable. >Loosen the screw on the cable clamp. Move the housing...
• Re: install heater core in AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:43:18 -0800
  ...heater hoses. (early & > late) so when you get those you will need all of the parts. > > > > I had some difficulty in the cables. just...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:57:14 -0700
  ...the cabin. > > So, finally got the heater valve cable traced from the lever to the valve. �Cable works fine, doesn't bind, isn't...
• FS Front Heater
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:53:42 -0800
  ...speeds the dash control cables for the louvers part of the heater some of the distribution plastic pipes. The heater is leak-free and...
• Re: Heater core valve in front
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:51:32 -0400
  ...Heater core valve in front Got a question on the front heater core valve. I have it closed but there appears to be some...
• Re: Question regarding coolant flow and front heater
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 23 May 2005 15:11:03 -0600
  ...into my mind. > > My front heater is always on... I assume then that this is because the cable > that controls the valve in the...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:43:36 -0500
  I found that the stock plastic valve, the forever slipping cable & retaining clip is a real pain to get to, adust, reinstall. I did...
• Dash ripped apart for heater, what else while I'm in there?
  Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
  Wed, 20 Dec 2000 19:54:28 -0500
  The dash of my "new" '82 diesel is scattered about for an attempted heater blower repair (that's enough out of you Terry). The...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 18:24:08 -0500
  ...If the cable is disconnected, you should be able to fix it. If your problem is like mine, the heater valve itself might be...
• Re: heater always on
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:14:49 -0700
  7$ for the valve & 10$ for the cable from Vanagain.com. I just ordered them for myself. Ahhhh, cool toes :-) Matthew Pollard "Racing with...
• Re: Lubrication of Heater/Ventilation Control Cables
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:10:42 -0800
  ...So of course all the cables for heater/ventilation are nicely exposed. Mine have never been lubricated; I think now is a good time...
• Re: Heater Fan
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 15 May 2013 19:46:33 -0400
  ...4) Lube the heater control cables. Others? Marc Perdue On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:22 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote...
• Re: Lube for heater control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:44:26 -0800
  ...I would not use engine oil on a cable .. but just about any good spray lube will work. it's like this .. THAT it...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:39:30 +0000
  ...You have to undo the little clamp on the heater valve control cable by removing the instrument cluster and the slider plate if I...
• Re: Ebersparker (SP?) heater for 1970 Westie
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 17:52:56 -0500
  Thanks I will be going at it this evening The cable I can see, the timer I didn't get, the ducting I didn...
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:21:28 -0800
  ...two heater hoses coming up under the glovebox to a valve that opens and shuts with the second lever along with the cables to...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:55:56 -0500
  ...The cable for the heater valve will need to be undone at the > valve end but the other cables can be left attached. > > Mark...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - Bryant Baecht
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:44:34 -0600
  ...You should get the inner control lever assembly and cables with it, all as a unit. The cable for the heater valve will need...
• Heater cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:28:09 -0800
  The heater controls in my '84 Westy don't work so good. The one controlling the heat exchanger is stuck on due to a...
• Speedometer ticking noise
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:35 -0500
  ...wd-40(thats what I used to loosen up the heater control cables on the dash and they work super now) but if it...
• FW: heater fan probelm
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:49:26 -0400
  ...heater fan probelm hi everybody, yesterday i have removed the dash for changing 2 heater cables. It was a little bit tough but finally...
• getting to heater cables and controls
  Historical mailing list - Ron Paitich
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:47:21 -0700
  I've got an 86 Syncro and need to get into the front heater control valves. The hot control doesn't shut off completely...
• Re: buzzing in dash
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 09:59:08 -0700
  Alistair Bell wrote: > > A couple of suggestions.... > > heater control cables, a couple run across the heater/ventilation box and > are "held" in place with...
• Re: My neighbors must think I'm crazy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 1995 09:38:53 -0700
  >Well folks, Among the many things I've been working on is replacing a heater >cable. I bought a new one at my local...
• vent flaps on 87 won't seal
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:08:37 -0700
  ...I've readjusted the ventilation cable conduit at the clamp so that the cable is in the fully closed position just before the lever...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 10:25:53 -0800
  ...Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve > > Why would you do is as part of a dash removal? The heater valve is not > behind the...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:08:02 -0400
  Bill, alway check my website <www.frankcondelli.com/sales.htm> Clip, front heater control cable, 211 255 899 A - $2.00 On 2013-04...
• Dash Problems
  Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:32:46 -0500
  ...I used 1/2 inch heater hose, and gooped the plastic piece in the hose, and then slipped the housing cable into the bottom...
• Re: problem with add. heat exchanger
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 15:35:10 -0500
  ...But sometimes people have by-passed the valve/heater entirely because either the valve or the heater core was leaking. Ed > on my watercooled...