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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>
>

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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>