

| Subject: | Re: Front heater core |
| From: | Shawn Wright |
| Date: | Tue, 9 Sep 2003 07:31:17 -0700 |
Is the an archive article pointer on this overhaul, especially the relays? Or a HowTo somewhere? My fan motor is dead, so this might be a job over the winter for me... Thanks On 9 Sep 2003 at 9:15, John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Haven't done this myself, but have seen pictures and summaries of the > work. All have said it looks like a major task, butr not so bad in > reality. Get everything ready, then devote a Saturday to it. Should be > able to get it our and back in with no porblem. > > One thing, you didn't mention what your heater core problem seemed to > be. There are a number of things that will indicate a heater problem, > but may be fixable without going to all that trouble. > > Finally, if there is a problem that requires removal, do a comple > overhaul of the heater box and system while you are in there. Motor, > seals, wiring upgrade, and heater switch relays. It's worth it. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Chris Hawkins wrote: > > >Howdy, > >Just returned to the list after a long absence. Family matters took me from my > >91 westy refit. > > > >The latest dilemma is the front heater core. Removing the dash to access > >the core seems akin to open heart surgery..about eight hours worth. In > >reviewing the archives I find two 1997 vintage posts from Ken Wilfy and > >Dennis Haynes suggesting the core can be accessed by removing the glove box and > >cutting the side out of the heater housing. This sounds like a good > >alternative. What has been other's experience? I suppose a full heater box > >removal is justified if the fan motor needs replacement and the flap system > >needs rebuilding. Thanks in advance for everyone's input. > > > >Chris Hawkins > >Lost Nation, NH > > > > > > > -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright '88 Westy 375k '85 Jetta D 263k '85 Jetta TD 482k (retired) ~This message sent by Pegasus Mail, the safe E-Mail alternative~ "Friends don't let friends use Outlook"
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