I am currently rebuilding two 2.1l Engines.  You can see the full story up
to this point here:

https://youtu.be/gNj5HCjWye0

Let me know what you think.

Ken

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 12:55 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I’m curious to know what those of you that have a work space in the winter
> weather are doing with your vanagons.
>
>         Currently my 84 is getting sound deadening put in.
> I’m also cleaning and inspecting seams from the inside.
>
>         So far, no rust in the 84, none.
> I’m still planning to put fluid film down along the seams.
>
> I just removed the 30 year old furnace that has not worked in 23 years.  I
> suspect it is actually functional but I decided I’d rather either have the
> space back or eventually get a more modern and smaller furnace. By the time
> I payed someone to get it working I suspect I could have made a good start
> on paying for a more modern unit.
>
>         Because the refrigerator is gone I have easy access for sound
> deadening checking wires and insulating
>
>         However, I have some questions.
>
>         The city water was disconnected and I don’t use so I removed the
> line and valve.  Good thing as it fell apart when moved.  So I’ll connect
> the pump directly to the sure flow.
>
> But I have an available utility spot.  So what might I use it for?
>
> Also, the old furnace was vented out the side of the van.  So, I have
> another opening there.  I need to cover that  but again wonder.  As the
> opening is there what useful purpose might I make of it?  What type of
> utility door might be available to cover the hole in the body?  It looks
> slightly larger then a home outlet box.  It is located under the water
> intake utility door lower down on the body.
> if I can cover in an attractive way maybe leave this for a possible future
> vent for another furnace.
>
> Next project is to remove and repair the rear cabinets..  they need re
> gluing in some spots and some lamination repair.
>
> And, with the help of a friend I will check coolant lines and some
> questionable wiring.
>
> So share ideas.
>
> And what winter projects are going on out there.
>

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com