They do... :-)

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
kimbrennan@mac.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 8:10 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers

Front turn signal housings are different too, though I do not believe they
have to be changed for US versions.

On Jun 26, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Tom Buese wrote:

> The Euro version of the Vanagon, in this case a Transporter, has
> several different things than a US Spec model- I am not an expert on
> these by any means, but Jeff Schwaia, who imports them probably is, &
> as I understand them Euro models have E-4 headlights w/ washers, no
> emergency flasher switch, KPH instead of MPH, no rear side light
> reflectors, no concave passenger side rearview mirror, but a flat
> mirror, possibly a different chipped 2.1 engine (DJ112), etc. All of
> these things must be changed to US Spec, except the engine, to be legal in
the US, IIRC.
>
> Dang, that is kinda what I was fearing.  Then of course the volks in
> Scandinavia probably don't worry to much about too much heat, sorta
> like us in Maine, except it was 89 yesterday! I did drive it from CA
> to Maine w/ the window down to keep it comfy inside-good thing the
> weather was mild in late April, early May.
>
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mr. BZ
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 9:52 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
wrote:
>
>> At 07:09 PM 6/25/2013, Tom Buese wrote:
>>
>>> Dang if I can figure out the heater controls on my syncro doka!
>>> Yes, I
>>>
>>
>> This is a bit presumptuous since I've never seen a '90 Euro-spec
>> Doka...but anyway on the regular ones:
>>
>> The top lever controls airflow to the windshield.  Right is more.
>>
>> The second lever controls air temperature (including the side vents
>> on later ones).  Right is hotter.
>>
>> The third lever controls airflow to your feet.  Right is less.
>>
>> (And the fourth lever controls unheated airflow to the rear cabin
>> roof
>> vents.)
>>
>> There isn't any control on air into the system, only on air leaving it.
>>
>> So if you don't want heat, second lever all the way left.  If that
>> doesn't shut off the heat you can replace the heat valve or install a
>> shutoff valve in the line or pinch the line shut with something that
>> doesn't injure it.  A pair of small wooden blocks with edges rounded
>> over, clearance holes in one side and pilot holes in the other,
>> screwed down over the hose would do it.  Just remember that the space
>> between the screws has to accommodate the hose width when it's
>> pinched flat.
>>
>> Yrs,
>> d
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Tom Buese