 Survey: Just how "ineffective" is standard for heat blower?, Max Defrost = no front blower on = no air coming out of vents |
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| MikeInMunich |
 Sep 18 2016, 10:25 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None  |
Happy First Sunday of the Oktberfest Gentlemen! PROST, from Munich! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)
Curious about this almost comical "instruction on our ventilation controls..."MAX DEFROST, upper levels left, lower lever right"...I was thinking, how is this correct, when the upper lever left turns the blower onto the windshield OFF?! So I found this thread... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/i...php?t75480.html and then I went out and tested to see how much warm air from the back is actually blowing out of the vents at the windshield. Virtually NONE was coming out at all. So...before I go seeking the possible reason, I'm curious about others' results for this same test. What is the best / normal (stock) result here? The hoses in the compartment were OK. I haven't checked those under the car or the dash yet. How much more effective would a stronger blower be? Power / spec suggestions? Thanks guys, and have a great Sunday! Mike in Munich |
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| Brian Mifsud |
Sep 19 2016, 10:53 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
I've always kept my blower/heat exchanger system in "top notch" shape.. AND always kept a cotton towel behind the passenger seat to "Defrost" my windshield...
I perfected my rainy-weather glass clearing techniques during Rugby season in high school with my Beetle filled with muddy/sweaty/half-drunk team members... "wipe your window and pass the towel...." "Defrost" is literally the only capability of the VW/Porsche system.. melt ice... but Hot-Wet air will not dehumidify the interior and get rid of fogging.. you need AC and the dry-hot air it produces for that. |
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| MikeInMunich |
Sep 20 2016, 01:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the info!
So how does one access the tubes in the longitudinals? I'm thinking a shop vac...stick the vacuum cleaner's hose up through there from the back? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Other suggestions? Thanks again, M.i.M. |
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MikeInMunich Survey: Just how "ineffective" is standard for heat blower? Sep 18 2016, 10:25 AM
GeorgeRud The black levers control fresh air, the red levers... Sep 18 2016, 10:53 AM The Cabinetmaker I have found the best defrost comes from all three... Sep 18 2016, 10:58 AM
MikeInMunich This only seems logical, which makes me wonder abo... Sep 18 2016, 02:34 PM BeatNavy In my experience you should be able to noticeably ... Sep 18 2016, 02:55 PM MikeInMunich
In my experience you should be able to noticeably... Sep 18 2016, 11:17 PM Garold Shaffer
In my experience you should be able to noticeably... Sep 19 2016, 06:18 AM Mark Henry
In my experience you should be able to noticeabl... Sep 19 2016, 07:16 AM scott_in_nh
:agree:
When I had my 2.0 SSI's, late oct... Sep 19 2016, 03:07 PM BeatNavy Yes, check for blockages and make sure all the tub... Sep 19 2016, 03:52 AM saigon71 Yeah, check your hoses.
I've got a completely... Sep 19 2016, 06:11 AM malcolm2 http://www.volksbolts.com/faq/cooling.htm
Maybe ... Sep 19 2016, 07:32 AM malcolm2
Thanks for the info!
So how does one access... Sep 21 2016, 11:05 AM BeatNavy
That is how I did it. Behind the speaker pod is ... Sep 21 2016, 11:19 AM MikeInMunich quote]
Look at your plumbing on this though, inclu... Sep 21 2016, 02:03 PM MikeInMunich Thanks! :beer2: Sep 21 2016, 01:59 PM mepstein
Thanks for the info!
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... came over & said my buddy went & boug... Sep 21 2016, 08:14 PM Garland I have both exchangers hooked up, and the splitter... Sep 21 2016, 08:36 PM |
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