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T3 Camper Heater cables

Posted: 27 May 2008, 18:18
by Dubbstock
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

Posted: 27 May 2008, 20:24
by Bluesunshinepeter
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!

Posted: 27 May 2008, 20:54
by NeilC
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.

Posted: 27 May 2008, 21:15
by Bluesunshinepeter
It was the removing the dashboard that looked like a bit of a business. So not too bad then?

Posted: 27 May 2008, 22:00
by NeilC
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!