Re: heater core,  Eggsactly!

As for defrost, was hoping exsisting front blower/fan setup would
suffice. Seems ok now, but haven't driven in cold wet much..... and
thinking about it now, I bet adding interior heat to equation would
create more mist on window hmmmm......

Thanks for description. I'll have a look at Bentley..... soon

On 1/25/07, Ryan Miller <rmiller@azteca.com> wrote:
> With only a rear heater you'll be missing the defrost.
>
> Out the right side of the front heater box there should be two short molded
> hoses for coolant in and out. The in will have the valve. Both are short and
> should be relatively accessible from under the dash, correct me if I'm wrong
> here people, but even if they aren't you can add some extra tubing to make
> them accessible. Then when it comes time you just hook 'em up without having
> to remove the dash again.
>
> On a side note, check the fan/motor of your replacement heater box before
> you re-install. I didn't and as soon as I switched it on "SQUEEEEEELL!!!".
>
> Ryan
> '82 camper van 'Beethoven'
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil
> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:56 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
>
> mmm.... was thinking to save time by installing core with hoses et al
> while dash off so I could hook up to rest of cooling system when doing
> swap. This is based upon limited knowledge. i.e. not certain on length
> of hoses that would be sitting around idle til swap.
>
> Of course I could avoid that hassle and just install a rear heater core.
>
> hmmmm......
>
> On 1/25/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I don't see what your transplant choice has to do with whether or not you
> > install a front heater core.
> >
> >  If you go  water-cooled, you'll need a heater, period.
> >
> >
> > On 1/25/07, neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > Dash is coming out. Wiper arms have way too much play so will be
> > > addressing that. (I checked for slop at pivots. It seems play is in
> > > linkage) Hopefully parts are available. I'll read Bentley first and
> > > scour the web.
> > >
> > > I'm a virgin on this one, but found a good dash removal procedure in
> > archives.
> > >
> > > Any tips mucho appreciated though.
> > >
> > > Here's the actual question.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions on preventitive maintenance I should do while in
> > > there? i.e. what should be replaced while it's open?
> > >
> > > I will be replacing the wiper motor and likely the blower motor too. I
> > > can only assume they are original. Van has 350,000++kms.  I will
> > > inspect seals on heater box too.
> > >
> > > Too bad I didn't know what engine I might be swapping in. Now would be
> > > a good time to install the heater core.......
> > >
> > > Cheers, and TIA,
> > >
> > > Neil.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
> > >
> > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >  Jake
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.
>
> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil