T3 Camper Heater cables

Post by **Dubbstock** » 27 May 2008, 18:18

Does anyone know how hard it is to replace the 3 heater cables on a 1980 Campervan?
Where can i get these from?

Thanks in advance

Post by **Bluesunshinepeter** » 27 May 2008, 20:24

I recently got a heater cable from VW Spares Ltd - 0866038449
sales@vwspares.ie - 22 Euros.

This is their list of stuff:
www.vwspares.ie/docs/ VW%20Spares%20price%20list%20T4.doc

Haven't tried fitting it yet - looks verrry tricky!

Post by **NeilC** » 27 May 2008, 20:54

I recently replaced the two flap control cables on my van as the old ones had seized. Got new ones from JK and it was quite a simple job to strip out the old and thread the new through once the dashboard had been removed. Connecting them to the flap levers was a little more difficult as I didn't have appropriate clips so had to get a bit creative.

Post by **Bluesunshinepeter** » 27 May 2008, 21:15

It was the removing the dashboard that looked like a bit of a business. So not too bad then?

Post by **NeilC** » 27 May 2008, 22:00

It's reasonably painless if you have an assistant to help you move it. You'll need to remove the steering column but it's just a matter of a few bolts (don't forget to reconnect the earth strip at the bottom when refitting). Depending on the condition of your windscreen rubber you might find some hidden screws lurking underneath, so be sure to get them all out before attempting to yank the dash away!