The motor need replacing.  The dash must be removed and the heater box itself removed and cut open if it’s never been opened before.  You will need these clips to put the heater box back together.  See my Front heater repair document, which is always avail under “Technical Articles” on the home page of my website:  <www.frankcondelli.com> for more info:  <http://www.frankcondelli.com/heater.htm>

> On Feb 28, 2017, at 11:00 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> The front heater motor is making a metallic screeching sound more
> frequently and on all but max speed now.
> I assume the bearing is kaput.  Does this mean the motor needs to be
> replaced and can in be done without removing the dashboard?

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