| Subject: | Re: First Timer - Dash Removal, heater R&R |
| From: | Neil N |
| Date: | Sun, 8 Nov 2020 11:10:24 -0800 |
Oops. Didn't post to the list. On 11/8/20, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > If doing the job by yourself, one challenge is to not bump, hit, the > brake fluid reservoir as you lift, re install, dash. > > With two people, one more experienced than I, we removed a dash in > less than 10 minutes. > > If one removes/installs the dash by themselves, maybe lift pass side > end, secure it to grab bar (or?), lift other end of dash up and over > the brake fluid reservoir? > > I'd have to confirm this but AFAIK, the residential type foam I > installed in 2008 on some custom foot heat control flaps has not > deteriorated or fallen off, yet. image of modified "air cooled engine" > heat box: https://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/HeaterFlapMod.jpg > Not the same test as having the same foam near hot air from the heater > core though. > > I applied sealant to the exterior of box half joint. > > Make sure you have room to keep the doors open when it comes time for the > job. > > Neil. > > On 11/7/20, Steve Williams <steve@williamsitconsulting.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I want to replace my front heater motor and the heater core. >> >> I've got a good video on removing the dash and it doesn't look that >> terrible. >> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KF66MnKOmbE&noapp=1 >> >> How long would you estimate it takes to do it the first time? lol >> >> I'm used to working on my van, wheel bearings, installing Propex & >> Lithium battery and various upgrades. >> >> I used to be scared to take my fridge out, but now I can do it in 20 >> minutes with 0 stress :D >> >> I've got the clips to put the heater box back together, but I was >> wondering what people have used to seal the flaps inside the heater. I >> don't actually know what it looks like in there. >> >> Thanks, >> Steve Williams >> > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
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