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Subject:Removing front heat exchanger
From:Mark A. Kreuzer
Date:Sun, 15 Jan 2006 11:30:14 -0600

Looking for feedback... thanks group.

I'm in the process of planning an entire fresh of the mechanicals of my 85
Westy.  This includes installing the new Zetec engine.
As part of my project I'm planning to take out the rear heater core and now
that we live in texas i'm considering removing the front as well.  I'll be
taking off the dash to fix the vents so i'll be right there already.
Here's my rational:
1.  I don't want to spend the time or money on replacing hoses and the
exchanger to ensure the refresh is complete.
2.  It's just another potential failure point that i'm not sure i'll
actually need.
3.  compared to the midwest, texas just doesn't get cold enough to warrant
having heat.  i'd rather bundle up if it's a little cold.

thanks in advance for your thoughts.

-- mark

Mark A. Kreuzer
email:  markk@ourwesty.com
85' Westy

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