Any way to remove that foam filter for cleaning?
Thanks
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: David Katsuki <dkatsuki@WORLD.STD.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, March 30, 1999 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?

>The rear vents on the late vans take the place of the noisy air vents at
>the front of the front doors.     We have both an 87 (front vent) and a 90
>Westy (rear vent), and the noise reduction from the rear vent and the extra
>gasketing around the front door is very noticeable.
>
>The air flow from the rear vents IS significantly less than the old style,
>but I think the foam filters get blocked with dust (they also keep bugs
>out, so I'm not removing them...).     I've used compressed air to blow the
>dust out (from the one accessible vent in the Westy), and this seems to
>help considerably.   Haven't yet tried blowing from the outside in,
>although that is the obvious direction.    I think I was confused into
>thinking that it would fill the inside of the van with dust, but I am now
>enlightened and will do that the next time.
>
>BTW - on the late vans, there isn't any other way the fresh air can get out
>of the van with the windows shut, so the vents must be doing something even
>when somewhat clogged.
>
>Dave
>87 Wolfsburg
>90 Westfalia
>
>   At 02:03 AM 3/30/99 -0500, Jeffrey R wrote:
>>In a message dated 99-03-29 14:36:53 EST, you write:
>>
>>> Can someone tell me how these vents in later models function and if you
>>
>>Phillip--
>>
>>I believe the vents you speak of in the rear windows are filled with foam
and
>>designed to let the immediate pressure out ot the bus when the door is
>slammed
>>with all the windows closed. I do not think they serve any (or at least
very
>>little) air flow function.
>>
>>My sister's van called Quest has kick out rear side windows that are
>>electrically controlled from the driver's seat. This set up on the Vanagon
>>would be great--especially Westy where the driver's side rear side window
>>would be unaccessable (of course the curtain would constantly get caught).
>>However  I'm pretty sure no one offers such and accessory.
>>
>>In the meantime I'm wondering if driving with the pop-top skylight open on
>the
>>Westy solves some of the wind-sock/ inefficient air circualtion effect. If
>>those with the skylight would please comment??
>>
>>My Westy doesn't have the skylight. But if it'll improve air flow I'd
>consider
>>installing one. It must also be cool to see the stars from the upstairs
>>bedroom.
>>
>>Jeff
>>83.5 Westy
>>NYC (where the only stars are the ones on celluloid, and pretty dull at
that)
>>
>