this is the type of info. we need on the list !
   Can you be more spcific as to the braid or part number.?

                 Eric Zeno   <emz@nauticom.net>
                 86 VW-4x4
                 86 GL  For Sale (Pgh. PA)
                 72 240Z    1936 Chrysler

On Sat, 4 Jan 1997 ROGunter@aol.com wrote:

> I replaced the rear bench seat heater core in my 85 Vanagon with a Ford
> heater core the same size and used a plumbers in-line valve instead of the
> factory replacement.  Cost:  $25.00 for the core and $0.85 for the valve.
>  Just go into an auto parts store and have them bring out heater cores until
> youfind one the same dimension (nearly) as yours.  
> 
> Russell Gunter
> 85 GL
> 93 EV
> 79 SBeetle Conv
>