[T3] Heater hose

[Jim Adney]

On 20 Nov 2012 at 9:41, Brion Sabbatino wrote:

> The length that my 1969 Squareback requires is 180mm long (approx. 7
> 1/8"). Maybe a little longer would help snug it up. That beetle one is
> 14.5" long. It compressed enough to fit? It has been a long time since
> I have held one in my hand to remember. 

The 2 sides are different lengths. Which is this?

> What is everyone doing about the smaller fresh air hose at the warm
> air mixer? Just capping it off with a 1 3/8" rubber cap? 

I have those correct paper tubes in stock.

> Seems if left unaddressed it will just introduce dirt, dust, engine
> smells, and moister into the cabin. 

Dirt won't get in, but hot air will get out.

More important, if the heat exchangers are working, the air gets too 
hot and the little thermostats inside the mixer boxes will pop.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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