Actually it is super easy with no radiator and condenser installed.  They
probably did it that way at the factory.

Ken

On Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 7:57 PM Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Pity the poor schmuck at the factory that had that job!  I forgot to
> mention
> using hose pinch pliers to keep from draining the exchanger.  Vanagon
> owners
> need at least four of these:
>
> http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/KDT0/145/N1679.oap?ck=Search_N1679_
> -1_-1&pt=N1679&ppt=C0374
> <http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/KDT0/145/N1679.oap?ck=Search_N1679_-1_-1&pt=N1679&ppt=C0374>
> .
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Jowell [mailto:dennisjowell@gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 3:24 PM
> To: Stuart MacMillan
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
>
> Front heater valve is installed. 2 hrs with on and off 2 people when
> needed.
> Fingers at least 12 " long would have helped. We got the Westy on a lift
> which certainly helped. Clam shell opened all the way. Released coolant
> the
> pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts.
>
> Dennis J
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury, Vermont
>
>
> > On Jul 10, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I've installed a couple of front heater valves recently.  It's a PITA.
> > I recommend you wear a head lamp and make yourself a nice pillow to
> > place in the open clamshell.  You'll likely be there for a while
> > getting that clip on the adjustment wire and setting it correctly.  I
> > recommend setting it with the temp control off and the valve fully
> > closed, so you don't get any coolant bleed in summer.
> >
> > The expensive German Go Westy valve is worth it now that the OEM valve
> > is NLA.  I replace a leaking cheapie after about two months, it's not
> > worth the risk.
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> > Behalf Of Dennis Jowell
> > Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2016 3:19 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
> >
> > 88 -2.2 WBX is Running great now.
> > New Hall Sensor  installed (internal black wire was worn) New Hall
> > sensor plug ( cover was broken open and dirty) New ignition switch (
> > really worn out after inspection) Ignition timed at 35 degrees at 3000
> > rpm GOWESTY specs Remaining questions that I can't find an answer for is:
> >
> > 1)While driving the 88' I come to a stop, foot off accelerator
> > quickly, engine wants to stall (which happened several times yesterday
> > during my test
> > drive) then It idles at 900 Rpm. This is new for this engine.
> > 2) behind the distributor there is a brown wire that goes straight
> > down into this dark area of the engine. Must be where the VW gremlins
> > live. The wire seems to be brittle and I wanted to change it but I
> > can't find what it goes to. Checked my Bentley but no info there.
> > Tomorrow will work on changing the front heater valve with the new
> > expensive GOWESTY heater valve.
> >
> > Dennis J
> >
> > Dennis Jowell
> > Scotch Hollow Farm
> > Newbury, Vermont
> >
> >
> >> On Jul 3, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Ignition timing also effects emissions, especially the formation of
> >> NOx. I know many don't care but that is why our engines are low
> >> compression and de-tuned. The only thing our engines have besides the
> >> low state of tune to control NOx is the 3 way catalyst and O2 sensor
> >> system. VW did what they could to save money including not adding EGR.
> >> Tampering with settings is a primary reason that almost all
> >> adjustment capability has been taken away from current vehicles.
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> >> Behalf Of OlRivrRat
> >> Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 9:51 PM
> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> Subject: Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
> >>
> >>> On 2 Jul , 2016, at 9:58 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I wouldn't. For most trips he will be heading down to sea level.
> >>
> >>       Are You Sure of That ~ When I asked DJ >
> >>
> >> " @ What Altitude do You Live & Drive Mostly ~ "
> >>
> >>       His reply was >
> >>
> >> " Altitude is 1400' to 3500'. We drive down to the Connecticut Upper
> >> valley and a over to the White Mountains. "
> >>
> >>       Is this a GoWesty 2.2 ~ If So, What Timing do they Recommend @ 0'
> >> ASL ~ Add Alt'Corr' to that ~
> >
>