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• (f) Re: varmit update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Oct 1996 14:03:29 -0700
  ...connected the heater boxes to my rather different-sized heater channels, got all the cables run, overhauled the little knob-screw control, fixed the...
• Re: Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:10:41 -0500
  ...re a bit confused -- the bottom lever controls airflow from the unheated side of the heater box into the plenum built into the vehicle...
• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:02:50 -0800
  ...the heater coil and the a/c evaporator in the same housing with the fan. Everything in the air handling box is controlled by...
• Re: Blower Motor Vibration Blues
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:52:25 -0800
  ...The heater box is in good condition, and all the screws and > clips that came out, went back in. > > Also, the sliders for the...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2019 17:02:37 +0100
  ...the heater box. In the end I failed on the Audi principle: to control how much air is going through the heater core, and...
• Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
  Historical mailing list - Inua
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:09:38 -0600
  ...You could have bad/worn air flaps at the heater box . You could have a heat control valve up front that is not going...
• 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...
• Has heat, but it smells
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 95 16:36 CDT
  ...All the cables can be traced without too much trouble after you remove the plastic heater core cover, fuse box bracket and glove compartment...
• Re: BN4 Heater in '85 Vanagon Westy.-Follow-up!
  Historical mailing list - JCLC Thomasson
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 20:14:22 -0600
  ...That hole ends up in the middle between the heater box and the curbside wall. Exhaust originally went out the roadside but have since...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:15:37 -0700
  ...heater controls If the description below is accurate, what is the purpose of the rear pillar vents? So far we have only discussed how...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:33:51 -0700
  ...trip out west Actually, on most automotive heaters, a lever on the dash does use a cable to control the heater valve. Some use...
• Re: Random Compatibility Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:41:46 -0600
  ...direct fit. > > washer should be identical. > Slightly different on the heater box and controls possiby , but adaptable. > > just about every part on the whole...
• Small Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 27 Jan 2018 16:58:08 +0000
  ...rear heater (1) new Electric mirror control switch in bezel with plug socket (1) Diesel Vanagon speedometer assembly 870 rev. Glove box lamps, 1...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:35:44 -0700
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source There he is! Not sure what parts he needs, but here's a list...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 23 Aug 2020 14:47:08 -0700
  ...87 Wolfsburg 2.1, dash pulled, clutch & brake pedals back in, heater box completed and back in, wipers, insulation, etc all done. So looking...
• Re: Please help me with my bleeding problem.. although i did get the fan 2 work!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 23:23:22 -0600
  Your heater box may have some sealing issues. No way to fix that except to remove the dash, then remove the heat box and...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:36:42 -0700
  ...This can be done in the cabin by dropping the glove box and center > heater panel. > > Jim > > On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 8...
• Re: 5/8" heater hose questions (searched archive)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:52:44 -0700
  ...box ready) I may install heater > > > hose now. > > > > > > Obviously it's easier to connect heater hose to core with dash off. > > > But..... > > > > > > Can heater...
• Re: NEED HELP Olympian Catalytic heater installation
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 12:30:19 -0600
  ...A gas supply pressure of 11" w.c. (0.40 psig) >minimum is required at the heater controls. The supply line must be >equipped...
• GAS HEATER Re: Smoke coming from under the van
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 18:55:55 EST
  ...when functioning properly, the gas heaters are very reliable, and produce a substantial amount of heat, over the stock heater box heat, in almost...
• Re: Vanagon Vent Control Positions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 13:54:37 -0500
  ...Going by memory from my 88 GL, the heater, etc. controls on the dash are as follows: Top lever (1) in the left position...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:14 -0500
  ...it can be done with the heater in the car, I did notice when my heater box was out for this repair last spring...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...Also keep all of the control wires hooked up so that you see where the flap controls go. Servicing the Heater Unit: a.  Separate...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 10:54:24 -0300
  ...For > opening the heater cores isn't the front one simply controlled by the dash > lever? The heaters bleed easily on their own. No...
• Re: sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 21:05:14 -0800
  ...But, the heater box overhaul has proved to be a much bigger pain than I anticipated. It's always the little things that get...
• Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 16:38:47 -0400
  I purchased a Meyle heater valve that was listed as oem. The valve was labeled as made in China on the box (I know...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:14:34 -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: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 6 Feb 2019 20:31:13 -0900
  ...My attempt was making slow progress as I did not have a spare heater box to practice on and was driving the van on...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:48:25 -0700
  ...This can be done in the cabin by dropping the glove box and center >> heater panel. >> >> Jim >> >>> On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 8...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Wed, 9 Apr 2014 14:37:55 -0500
  ...I was able to change the heater control light and remove the key buzzer relay while I was in there. THANK YOU ! woody "keep...
• Re: BN4 Heater in '85 Vanagon Westy.-Follow-up! (2nd try!)
  Historical mailing list - JCLC Thomasson
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 20:57:45 -0600
  ...That hole ends up in the middle between the heater box and the curbside wall. Exhaust originally went out the roadside but have since...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:55:26 -0700
  ...it goes into the heater box, behind the glove box. Then remove the 7mm bolt that clamps the heater control. Pull off the heat...
• Re: Climate Control Cable Meltdown - '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:23:49 -0400
  ...I took the heater box apart and am >replacing the foam on the air diversion flaps. I too will clean up the grounds and...
• Re: How to replace blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:45:01 -0800
  ...Pull the lower center dash/heater vent panel off. Remove the stereo, heater controls, cigarette lighter, etc. The main dash panel is held on...
• Re: First cold day- alternate replacement switch
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 12:33:01 -0400
  ...Do I need to get into the heater box for the fused circuit to run the blower on high? Thanks! Tolga >Date: Thu, 30...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:45:44 -0800
  On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > > Lastly, someone modified the heater box to draw inside air...
• Re: Report: Dash Removal / Removal, NOT R&R
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 10:10:24 -0700
  ...leave it out also? Now, put the >> heater box back >> in there, install a new heater control valve (or a stop valve) and >> then...
• Re: buzzing in dash
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 09:50:26 -0700
  ...heater control cables, a couple run across the heater/ventilation box and are "held" in place with adhesive tape - maybe one or two have...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:41:04 -0900
  ...To do this I left their hoses to the heater box off > and made > tubular(semi) inserts that fit inside the heater box where...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Fri, 9 Mar 2018 08:39:10 -0500
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source It looks like vanagain.com may have these parts. You in my AirCooledVanagon fb...
• Re: changing the light bulb behid the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:03:08 -0700
  ...the dealer today and bought 2 light bulbs for behind the > > heater control panel. Came home to replace the bulb and I am having...
• (Long) Air-cooled vanagon heating/ventilating explained
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 11:55:59 -0500
  ...you have leaks in the air ingress or exit to the heater boxes, 2. if the flapper boxes don't open enough to let...
• Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:51:24 +0100
  ...I modified a stock WBX heater box with Audi A/C stepper motors to control airflow, but the biggst problem is getting cold air...
• Re: Vanagon-era technology..love it,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:48:15 -0600
  ...the lever at the heater control. So I popped off the heater cover, > pulled the radio, unscrewed the glove box hinge and there it...
• Dash A/C in a T3, cool dreams
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 May 2006 13:25:33 -0700
  ...There are some hitches in the idea that one could remove the stock front heater/air box and fit an A/C heater combo...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:23:39 -0700
  ...This can be done in the cabin by dropping the glove box and > center > >> heater panel. > >> > >> Jim > >> > >>> On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 8...
• Recirculating heat in '74-'79 camper
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Fri, 1 Dec 1995 16:22:04 -0500
  ...And if I were really slick, I could use the heat directer box thingy that was previously meant to control the flow of heat...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Fri, 9 Mar 2018 12:38:09 -0800
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and > > Source > > > > It looks like vanagain.com may have these parts. You in my > > AirCooledVanagon fb...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - John Thiessen
  Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:54:01 -0500
  ...1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source There he is! Not sure what parts he needs, but here's a list...
• Re: Happier update to '81 Westy project.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 9:58:07 MDT
  ...I tried it on the heater control valves and even that minor amount of heat made the stuff peel off completely. The best stuff...
• Re: Warming the oil in cold weather? Other options.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 09:25:20 -0500
  ...Unfortunately the Water Boxer does no lend itself to freeze plug heaters as most other engines do. The non-pump heaters rely on thermal...
• Re: Sticky vent controls?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:34:31 -0700
  Jeff, I have to do my usual warnings about taking the heater control face plate off. The levers are a push fit on, but...
• Re: Stuff I did on my van today (finishing heater box refurb and misc dash-off stuff)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:50:30 -0800
  ...On my box, heater core "tank" is RIGHT NEXT to this added screw so caution advised. IIRC, there are small Phillips screws hidden underneath...
• Re: Front Heater Vent Problem...
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:59:47 -0400
  ...The front air vent control box seems to have trouble with the flap that closes off air to the footweel flaps. I thought it...
• Re: fresh air cabin filter
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:04:24 -0500
  ...http://www.thatpetplace.com/natures-miracle-charcoal-odor-control-universal-litter-box-filter-2-pack On Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 1:25 PM...
• Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
  Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
  Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:14 -0500
  ...Window wiper motor 2 Brown tables with rotating leg Steering wheel, column exterior plastic, steering wheel guts, horn pad (all brown) Heater/Defrost control...
• Trumatic heater
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:09:53 -0700
  ...Yes, the white box is a CO monitor, and is wired in with the heater as well. I think the 1800 model has been...
• Re: Finally going to part out the 69
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 12:58:55 PST
  ...want it I will throw it in the box. The heater is complete without the control switch, I havent fired it up but the...
• Re: Where's that air coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 03:33:11 -0600
  ...It is controlled by flaps inside the heater/ventilation housing (the big black plastic box behind the firewall in the middle of the dash...
• Re: 1982 Heater Cables for Climate Control - Part Number and Source
  Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
  Thu, 8 Mar 2018 22:41:14 +0000
  ...some certainty the part > > >> numbers for 3 of the 5 climate control (heater) cables on a: 1982 > > >> Vanagon, Left-hand drive, engine code CV...