John!
Leave that Behr system in there.
Even if it doesn't work.
Just remove the drive belt and ignore it.
The Behr system is still available at a price of nearly $2000.00 (ask Larry
Chase).
They work good when they're serviced and will bring you back additional
money when you sell your van.
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The downside on removing it is that you will probably need an air director
box for under your dash if you remove the system.
Check around for the air box and ductwork before you remove the system. I
just threw away such an air box from an 83 and a non powered vent system
from an 81 (Sorry bout that).

Stan Wilder
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Runberg" <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 10:29 AM
Subject: Behr AC removal -- anyone done it?

> The new 83 came with a dealer installed Behr AC system buried in the dash.
Nice installation, but doesn't work and I'm not sure I care enough about AC
to go through fixing it.
>
> Can anyone who'd pulled one of these things give an idea of what's
involved? Time taken? I know the dash needs to come off - what else??
>
> john