In a message dated 17/01/2007 12:11:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Hi  All,

I'm wondering what the differences are between the OEM
and  aftermarket heater blower motors I've seen on some
FLAPS web  sites.

This job is such a bugger I wanna know if spending the
extra  $$$ is truly worth it.

Brian, I cannot comment on all the ones out there  but the ones I sell I've
never ever had a problem with.  From my _Vanagon Items Forsale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm)  webpage  > Blower fan and motor, front heater,
8100, 251 819 015  - $58.75  CND.  One of the ways to insure it's longevity is to
glue a cover over the  exposed end bushing before installing.  That's the very
first thing the  dirty air from outside hits when entering the van.  Other
stuff to do is to  clean up the mess of dirt you will find inside and to renew
all the insulation  on the air flaps.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains (_Collection
for  sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) )
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Frank Condelli &  Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html)
_Vanagon  Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm)
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10,  2007