Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 18:51:54 -0700
Reply-To: Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject: Re: FW: AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie)
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List:
Is this problem related to the Westfalia camper AC housing in the rear
sagging/falling? I remember a thread on this list about the AC evaporator
housing working loose from vibration. Mine seems to be a little loose on the
passenger side, and I'm wondering if there is a retrofit bracket or fix
available. When I recently installed some new speakers in the housing, I noticed
a bracket on the inside that was lying there loose, as if it had fallen off
somewhere. I couldn't see where it goes, though.
Any insights are appreciated!
Dan
Walt Spak wrote:
> John,
>
> Take it to the dealer. They will check their computer and if it has not
> been repaired under the recall they will do it for free. I had 2 of them
> done.
>
> Walt Spak
> Pittsburgh, PA.
> wnsopc3@3rdm.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Rodgers <inua@hiwaay.net>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 9:28 PM
> Subject: Re: FW: AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie)
>
> > Tom, I am dealing with that very thing right now. The problem never has
> been
> > addressed in my machine and I to wonder about the dealer thing. At the
> moment I
> > am considering some sort of 3 inch wide strap to support the AC tunnel at
> the
> > joints. Each strap would have to be anchored at each end into the ceiling
> beam
> > structure.
> >
> > Haven't done it yet, but thinking about it. Anybody have a better
> solution?????
> >
> > John Rodgers
> > 88GL Driver in Birmingham, AL
> >
> > "Carrington, Tom" wrote:
> >
> > > Please reply to Colin, not me!
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Seasick Records [mailto:seasickrecords@att.net]
> > > Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2000 7:05 PM
> > > To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> > > Subject: AC Ducts Falling - need advice (Newbie)
> > >
> > > I bought a 1991 Vanagon GL a few weeks ago. My dad has an 84 that was
> our
> > > vacation/camping vehicle while I was younger and I wouldn't think of
> owning
> > > any other van. Glad this list is here (message archives are VERY
> helpful).
> > > Need some advice/help:
> > >
> > > My wife had the unpleasant experience of having the three middle a/c
> ducts
> > > (passenger roof) fall from the roof while driving this morning. I
> looked
> > > around on the internet and found that VW did a recall in 1993 where
> dealers
> > > would install a reinforcement plate on the center and rear air ducts to
> > > prevent this problem. This was never performed on our van. Am I crazy
> to
> > > think the local dealer would do this recall work seven years after the
> > > initial recall? If so, is there some trick to getting the ducts back in
> > > place without taking the front duct (over driver) down? Please send
> info
> > > via e-mail to this address.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for any advice
> > > Colin
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