Keep it.

Rear heaters are VERY effective in warming the van throughout, and
getting rid of drafts that plague the front seats. In winter, even on
the coldest days, with the rear heater running, I only need the front
heater set to low.

I believe there are a number of heater cores that will work with the
rear heater setup. The rabbit heater core worked. I'm sure there are
others. Maybe some of the other list members can chime in on this point.
Most of the list vendors carry new ones. They are not that difficult to
remove and replace. If you replace the core, be sure and put in a new
summer/winter control valve as well. Taht way you will have a complete
job, ready for the next cold snap!

Good Luck,

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John 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
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