They definitely should NOT be bypassed by tying together. That flow capacity
is lost to the front heater and also the radiator when really needed. Just
cap them off or if the heater will not be reinstalled remove the tees and
replace with straight connectors.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Steve Cotsford
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 3:26 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: rear heater bypass ?

My Bluestar project is advancing and I am at the point I want to add the
coolant.     This van has the rear heater removed and the two hoses are
connected in an open bypass.

I am wondering if this is a good idea.   I am not planning on reinstalling
the rear heater any time soon.   I would have thought that it would be
better if the two rear heater hoses were plugged off rather than connected
as the free flowing by-pass could short change hot coolant going to the
front heater.

If I am to make a change, now would be the time to do it.

Any opinions?  Experiences?

Thanks, Steve