Our recent trip to the U.P. of Michigan and Ontario saw night temps drop into
the upper 30's.  This has prompted me to wonder if it might be worth
repairing the diesel heater on the '82.   While the vehicle only has 40K on
it, it sat for a number of years before I bought it and the heater has never
worked since I have owned it.  Our vanagon mechanic said parts and repairs
may be cost prohibitive.  Anyone here have any experience with this heater or
the repair of it?  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Jeff
82 Westy
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