Date:         Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:29:55 -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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>> 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 stopped by VW again this morning and got the the friendly parts guy to dig
through ETKA.  As someone mentioned, there is no part number for the flap
seals alone.  There are part numbers for the flap assemblies, and I'm fairly
certain that these would include the foam gaskets.

Price was, ~$110 for one, ~$80 for another... I stopped there.  They may not
even be available.  Wasn't going to spend the $$$ anyway.

The box-to-car seals were under $10.  Again, not sure on availability, but
the weather-stripping I've found at HD seems to be a fine substitute anyway.

Guess I'll keep looking...

James V
90 Carat