On Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:27:15 -0800, Todd Brown <toddlbrown@hotmail.com> wrote:
> My little heater core under the rear seat found in later-model Vanagons is
> seeping coolant.  The Bentley manual has zero info on removing/installing
> the core/leaky valve.
>
> As luck would have it, I have a nice replacement core lying around and want
> to swap them out -- anyone done it?  Do I have to drain the entire cooling
> system?  Simply put, how large of a nightmare am I looking to tackle here??!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Todd
> 90 Carat
>

Todd,

Have a look at Ben Hout's great page:
http://www.benplace.com/rear_heater.htm

Good luck. It's an easy R&R

--
John Meeks
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
'91 Multivan
Top o' Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN