In the winter perhaps, but in the summer, this secondary radiator effect is
probably desirable.

-Karl

> One thing I have noticed under the Vanagon, and this will certainly affect
> the heater performance, the water lines for the heater are totally exposed
> to the elements, under the van/truck, that the cold air will cool the
> water inside the hoses. I have thought of insulating the hoses on my
> Syncro, so less heat will radiate off the hoses, and more will radiate off
> in the heater core.

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 192K miles
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