Good question for the list.... I almost never read the Bentley.

The Shaws wrote:

>Sorry one more question,
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>in the Bentley is says to use D17 to seal the the case together. What is D17
>and is there a common name or suitable replacement?
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            And is there a good off the sheilf product for this?
                                  ERic  / Shaws

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>thanks
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>peter
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 4:38 AM
>Subject: Re: what else with the dash removed
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>>If your van has anywhere near 100,000 mile on it replace the fan.
>>This is the reason that most dash boards have to be removed.
>>Check the foam on all the vent flaps.  BTW anyone find a good replacement
>>for this stuff?
>>                                                   ERic
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>>The Shaws wrote:
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>>>There was a thread some time back that listed things to do when the dash
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>>>I have the dash out, cleaned up everything.
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>>>The heater box has never been opened and since the fan worked fine I
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>>>Shortened and traightened the one broken heater control cables (it broke
>>>about an inch from the control arm)
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>>>I put some insulation up against the front of the cab between the metal
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>>>stuffed some up in to the chanels holding with windshield (?) I used this
>>>blue plastic material that is used in construction between the concrete
>>>footings and the wood sil. I am planning on using it in the doors as it
>>>seems to be fine when wet and doesn't hold water.
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>>>So, aside from cleaning all the grounds and other electronic connections,
>>>sandblasting the dash and repainting, What else should I consider doing
>>>before I put the dash back on?
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>>>thanks,
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>>>peter
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