Jeff -

Depending on the model, rear heater cores can be pricey or barely
affordable.

Vanagon 84-87 2wd &
Syncros 86-91 - 867-819-121A - $89.00
(I sell these)

Vanagon 88-91 2wd - 251-819-121 - $161.15 Dealer Only :(
(At least for now that I've seen)

Frankly, I don't know the differences between the two cores (Ron, Kyle -
have you seen and compared? What's the diff's?)

Bentley's procedures do leave something to be desired.  The Vanagon List
Archives does have some tips on this procedure.  Go to:

http://halfdan.med.umn.edu:8853/misc/archives/vanagon.html

Jim Thompson
Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks Home
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
jim@oldvolkshome.com (916) 221-5342
84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle Sedan * 90 Fox Wagon

On Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:48:10 EST "Jeff W. Bourdeau"
<jeffb@WASTEMAN.ANR.STATE.VT.US> writes:
>The rear seat heat exchanger on my 89 westy is leaking.  I have not
>priced a new one but I suspect that it may be more than I am want to
>pay.  I do not drive the vehicle in the winter, therefore I am
>contemplating on removing the heater core and plugging the feeder and
>return coolant lines under the rear seat. Has anyone attempted this?
>Any problems?  The bonus is that I will have additional
>storage space under the seat.
>
>While I am messing with the cooling system, I thought I would replace
>the antifreeze.  Bentley's directions are a bit confusing.  Is there
>anything online that gives a better step by step description on how to
>replace the coolant?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>Jeff Bourdeau
>73 westy (already in hybernation)
>89 westy (about to hybernate)
>Burlington VT
>