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Subject:Re: Heat in Aircooled's
From:Wil Haslup
Date:Mon, 5 Dec 2005 21:01:03 -0500

Jonce Fancher wrote:
> Hi Lorraine
> ive had plenty of vws most air cooled and ive had fantastic heat in all of them. the trick is to make sure you have a complete operational heater system with
> thermostat!!
> i just sold a 81 westi and the heat would cook you right out of it and you had to turn it down.
> i also have a 71 bus that will heat it up in no time. also make sure all of your door and window seals are in good shape as with no rust holes to let in the
> drafts.

I've got an '80 and I understand the lack of heat...mine produces a
minimal amount...just enough to keep frost off the windshield.

I understand the need to have all the holes plugged and insulation if
you need it but other than having the heater boxes, valves and hoses in
good shape I wasn't sure where there was a thermostat?

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Wil

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