Remove the front grill and put duct tape or other tape, etc., over the air
intakes.  You will see them

Adam P
81 westy (3 of them)
74 beetle
73 Transporter (at paint shop!)
70 Single Cab  "Whitey"
Vanagon Partsmobiles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Kozak" <kozakmike1@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 10:35 PM
Subject: wind noise and airflow through floor duct

> Hello,  I've an 87 westy and with winter coming on I was wondering if
there
> is a way to completely restict the air coming in when the vent levers are
> placed such that all air is supposed to be cut off.  I still get a
> significant amount of air on my feet but I can hear an increase in wind
> noise due to I assume) the air trying to get around the closed vent flaps.
> So I'm wondering if anyone has a solution to eliminate this residual air
> flow and to reduce the air noise that results from restricting the air.  I
> guess the residual air flow wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't so darn
hard
> to adjust the hot water flow into the heat exchanger to get a comfortable
> air temp out, but it seems I'm constantly fiddling with the hot water
flow.
> Any suggestions on an efficient way of adjusting the hot water flow would
be
> appreciated as well.
>
>   kozakmike1@hotmail.com
>
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