I recommend being careful not to get ANY air into the system.
Double clamp the hoses, pull the top one off hold it up and if need be pour
some distilled into the hose, shove a 5/8 bolt into it and double clamp it,
do the same for the lower hose.

Some day when you have the engine out replace the "T" fittings with straight
fittings.

Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk Hockin" <dochockin@TELUS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 4:13 PM
Subject: Removing the rear heater

> Hey Volks,
>
>
>
> I have an 83 Canadian Wasserboxer Westy I'm planning on taking to Mexico
> next winter.  I'm thinking about removing the rear seat heater to
> increase storage area.  I'm not anticipating needing extra heat in the
> back while driving.  Any ideas what to do about the coolant feed hoses?
> Any tips or warnings?
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
>
> Kirk