I've never actually replaced the blower but may need too soon. Mine also
squeeks.
However, thanks to Karl Mullendore's creativity, we now have a great way of
at least attempting to lubricate it without removing the entire dash (Yes, I
believe you have to remove the ENTIRE dash).

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386923&highlight=blower

It's on my winter list.

-Craig
'85GL turned WESTY
BOSTIG in the back

On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:25 AM, Cecil Eastman <ckelmo1@comcast.net> wrote:

> O Esteemed Listees,
>
> The bus's blower fan has become a better noisemaker than an instrument with
> which to move around warm air.  So now I've got to get inside the heater box
> and either repair it (probably not possible) or replace it (more likely).
>
> 1.  What's the best way to access the heater box?  According to the
> Bentley's, which is lacking detail on this issue, I've got to crack open the
> heater box.  How much of the dashboard do I need to remove to get to the
> box?
> 2.  Bentley's says that once the box is opened by breaking the welds I'll
> need some clips to re-seal the box.  My FLAPS has no such article in stock.
>  Anyone know of a supplier or a good substitute method of re-sealing the
> box?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Cecil
> '85 Westy "Der Brotkasten"