Date:         Thu, 18 Mar 2004 01:57:01 -0800
Reply-To:     James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Heater Box Overhaul / Damper Gasketing
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On 3/18/04 1:07, "George Goff" <THX0001@AOL.COM> wrote:

> As I said before, at one time replacement gaskets were available from the
> dealer.  Perhaps someone with an installed copy of the EKTA will do us all a
> favor and chime in with the part numbers.

I stopped by my local VW dealer the other day and the parts guy said that
they didn't have anything like that... Without even checking the computer.
I didn't bother to question his response, as I wasn't really expecting them
to have it.  But if he was wrong, it wouldn't be the first time.  If someone
has a part number, that would be great.  Even if it includes the flaps, I'd
at least like to price it.

I've been scouring the mcmaster.com materials catalog and found a
polyurethane foam that looks like it has all the right qualities... BUT temp
range is only +50 to +120 deg. - doesn't seem near adequate for the heater
box.

Aren't there any squishy materials meisters around here?

BTW, thanks to those who helped me w/ my clutch pedal linkage repair.  It's
now oh-so-smooooooth... Really wanna get the dash back together...

Thanks,

James V
90 Carat