KiddysClassics
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| 1963 23 Window Bus - Heater Tube Repair |
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:31 am Views: 45
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| As seen in the Belly Pan Removal, the heater tube was badly rusted. It is common for these heater tubes on VW Buses to corrode due to the nature of their design. Hot air from the exhaust runs through the tubes and once the motor is shut off, it cools which causes condensation. The outside is wrapped in insulation, which traps additional moisture in the area. The entire tube was replaced and the heater tube manifolds were repaired. The tube was then wrapped in a reproduction of the original wrap insulation material, hand stitched and clamped in place. |
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