Dear List,

1) Can anyone reveal the secret to removing the rear view mirror from my
83.5 Vanagon, without destroying the rubber casing on the bracket?

2) Is there supposed to be a light behind the heater controls? If so, mine
has been out so long that I have forgotten it ever existed. Also, would
replacing the little bulbs over the gauges give brighter illumination?

3) Is it normal for the there to be a white, female connecter loose near
the fuse panel? I am assuming the answer is "no," but everything seems to
be working, though heater fan and windshield wipers are erratic. Sometimes
the fan doesn't go on; sometimes it doesn't go off, even when I turn the
key off and remove it from ignition switch. Any thoughts would be greatly
appreciated.

4) I have many parts from a second 83.5 I am disassembling, seats for
example. Let me know if you need something.

Woody