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Subject:Re: Vent flapper noise?
From:Chris S
Date:Wed, 7 May 2008 07:36:44 -0400

Sounds like a perfectly good excuse to consume several beers:

http://www.knology.net/~vw/vanagon/dash/

Have fun!  Pull a dash!

Chris.

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 11:21 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi volks,
>
> This weekend I noticed a vibration noise up front that I've never had.  It
> only occurs at about 50 and higher speeds and sounds like its in the dash
> or behind the grill, possibly.  I've driven me van plenty of times at that
> speed but have never heard it before.  I replaced the dash a few weeks ago
> but am sure I've had it to that speed since as well.  I may have caused it
> while adjusting the vents.  Before I noticed the sound I felt warm air
> blowing thru the two dash vents (defoggers) on the dash top near the
> windshield and down on me feet so tried to stop the warm air flow.  I'm
> sure
> this warm air has been flowing all spring but it's just now warm enough to
> bother me.
>
> Does anyone know of any kind of vent flapper noise at these speeds?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Neil
> '82 Diesel Westy
> Me other car is Swedish
>