The last sentence in Bentely (If this modification doesn't work very
well, ask the customer to open the heat air vents to mask the problem)
suggests to me it doesn't :)

Can anyone explain exactly what the air deflector modification does --
the cardboard baffles on my van are not in great shape, perhaps this
is part of my problem?

Even better -- a picture of a van with the modification in place would
be very helpful

On Aug 24, 2008, at 6:33 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote:

> I saw that and wondered if it worked.
>
> On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 8:19 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
>
>> It's shown and explained in the Bentley manual.
>>
>> Engine - Cooling System Section 19.20
>> Hot Footwell kit, assembly consisting of 2 cardboard air deflectors
>> (1 left
>> and 1 lower) and 1 insulating mat.
>>
>> If you own and maintain a Vanagon, this book is a 'must-have'.
>>
>> Mike B.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 10:53 PM
>> Subject: Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
>>
>>
>> While this subject is 'hot' (bad pun I know but couldn't resist) can
>>> anyone
>>> point to pictures, part numbers or details of the VW retrofit 'hot
>>> foot
>>> fix'
>>> kit that was available to dealers at one time to deal with
>>> complaints?
>>> I've
>>> seen it mentioned a number of times in the past but have been
>>> curious
>>> about
>>> what it consisted of and wondered if the same thing can be done by
>>> current
>>> owners if they scrounge the similiar material and know where/how to
>>> install
>>> it.
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'