I'm trying to get some information on aux heaters for an 86 Syncro.  I tried
calling Automotive Heater Technology, but they are no longer there.  I want
to install a diesel heater, and want to know where it goes in relation to
all the Syncro drive components and also if I can convert a gas heater to a
diesel heater.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Craig Rogers
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay L Snyder" <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: When to replace hoses

> I just replaced all my hoses on my '85 as part of a new Boston Engine
> install.  Surprisingly, the original hoses were in pretty good shape.  I
> don't know what these factory hoses are made of, but they are tough stuff.
> I will never have to replace them again.  What was more critical though,
> was the condition of some of the metal pipes underneath the hoses,
> particularly the smaller pipes around the engine.   Several were pitted on
> the ends were the hose was covering.  I wire-brushed all of them and used
> some JB-Weld to fill in the ends--none were rusted through--just a couple
> of pits deep enough that might cause leakage down the road.  JB-Weld is
> great stuff, it appears to be similar to a product called "Metal-Set?" I
> used many moons ago.  I got the hose kit from VanAgain and replaced the
> tees and all of the heater hose as well.  I bought 25' of 5/8" heater hose
> and had a few feet left over.  Even these hose were in pretty good shape.
> You also need a few feet of 1/2" to do the back seat heater.  I replaced
up
> to the front heater control valve.
>
>                                                             Jay Snyder
>
>
>
>
> Bob Whitby <rpwhitby@MINDSPRING.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 04/09/2002
> 12:25:15 AM
>
> Please respond to Bob Whitby <rpwhitby@MINDSPRING.COM>
>
> Sent by:    Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
>
>
> To:    vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> cc:
> Subject:    When to replace hoses
>
>
> How do I know when it's time? A close inspection revealed some hoses
> obviously in need of replacing, and others that look just fine. Is this a
> matter of "it can go at any time after four years," or will hoses give
some
> visual clue before giving up the fight?
> Bob W.
> '87 Westy
>