Hi John,

It is the expensive route, and you won't gain any storage but if I
were you I'd consider pulling the rear heater and putting in a gas or
propane heater in its place. Something that works even when your
engine is off...

Chris

On 4/7/07, John <kayakjr@juno.com> wrote:
> My rear heater core is leaking.  I trying to make up  my mind over ditching it (while replacing
> the heater hoses anyway) and gaining the storage room that  I miss from my air cooled
> Vanagon as well as saving a few bucks - or replacing it and the valve at the same time (and the
> plastics T's?).
>
> Anyways - just looking for opinions from this opinated bunch.
>
> I live in Mass, I take the van off the road in winter,  however in fall (and today as well -40 F) it
> can be quite cool, although I don't have to use the van in the fall, as it is 3rd vechicle.   Still the
> idea of warming up that box after kayaking might be nice.
>
> John
>