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Subject:Re: Front Heater Core Retrofit (Let LeRoy do the labor).
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:28:04 -0600

I recently had the privilege of pulling the dash and replacing the
complete heater / fresh air heater box assembly in a Waser Boxer.
So fellows, just rave on about poor heat in an air cooled and try to buy
the best heater core you can possibly get your hands on because you will
not ever want to perform the R&R procedure more than once in a lifetime.
If I were asked for tips on the R&R I'd just have to say 'Let somebody
else install the new heater core to avid any more of that love hate
relationship your are building with your Waser Boxer'.
This is easily a $300.00 job in a shop that is in the know about such
things.
Don't start the installation on the morning of your Anniversary, Wifes
Birthday or any other day that you may have an evening event to attend.
After the installation I had to get a medical anatomy chart to name all
of my body parts that ached, had cramps or minor cuts.
If I ever buy a Waser Boxer I'm not even going to worry about the
condition of the engine or tranny but I'm going to be damn sure its got a
good front heater core.

Stan Wilder
83 Air Cooled Westfalia

>My 83 Air Cooled Van will heat your patooties and bake your potatoes.
>It has great heat.
>I had a six pack of Dr Peppers laying on the floor near the rear facing
>vent and it exploded a can.

Could it be that it froze before exploding?
Leon
85 Subwagen Cruiseship

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