Replace the foam seals that, after about 30 years, are leaking air into you
cabin no matter where you have the levers set. These are on the moving
flaps inside the heater box.

Remove and clean the two star clusters that create the grounds for all the
under dash electrical system. You will have less electrical gremlins if you
do this now while access is easy.

Lubricate the backside of the windshield wiper mechanism.

Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the
frame with regular hex bolts to make your job easier next time.

Label where all the cables go and mark their exact position under the
clamps with a spray or daub of paint. Take a picture for exact routing.
Things will work better and it will make the job easier next time.

Lay down sound insulation where you can apply it. This front area is the
source or a lot of Vanagon interior noise, as there is no "nose" on the car
to extend the noise out from the  driver.

Lube the foot pedal bearings.

Replacing the brake and clutch cylinders if you feel like it. They will
never be more accessible.

Jim

On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 12:17 AM Jared Planter <jaredplanter@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hey there!
>
> Today I started the daunting task of replacing the blower fan in the front
> dash on my 87’ westy. I’ve got it completely disassembled and will be
> reassembling it with a new blower fan tomorrow. I’m wondering what else I
> should do while I have everything apart. Any recommendations would be
> greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Jared
>