I actually thought of gluing a cap over the shaft end with di-electric grease in it after reading of another cap installation ...

 

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 From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
 
I'd lubricate thoroughly with Tri-Flow, run the motor a little to warm
it and help it penetrate.� Then apply a glob of heavy grease to
protect the end of the shaft from the weather coming in.

Larry A.

On Sat, Dec 24, 2011 at 3:20 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, I tested the old motor today and it works great! This tells me the
> other is siezed - so I didn't bother witht he meter testing at all. So I at
> least have a plan of action.
>
> 1. Remove the dash again (it's easier the second time right?)
> 2. Split the heater box (looks like I might be able to dop that in place)
> 3. Replace the heater blower
> 4. Put it all back together.
>
>
> The only mystery left is finding the original hot lead that went to the
> blower switch - should be easy enough with the dash out.
>
> What should I use to lubricate the blower motor before re-entombing it?
> Will a little WD-40 do the trick or should I actually use some sort of
> grease on the ends of the shafts?
>
> Merry Christmas everyone - looks like i'll be spending my Christmas working
> on the bus :) �- Gotta love it!
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus