Stan has some good ideas as to the repair, but it is far easier to get 2 small pieces of sheet metal bend in an angle and install in place of the plastic in the 3 mounting holes on each side that support the AC. I've done this on ever AC system I own. Maybe I should sell this as a kit? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, Dart 330 wrote: > You all have convinced me to keep and repair the AC. > > I called the local dealer (100 miles away) and they are ordering the recall > kit. I will get it installed on the 17th. Joel mentioned that the rear unit > was not covered by the recall (which will suck since that is the part > falling down). Anything they don't fix I will attempt to repair myself using > Stan's and Joel's advice. > > Thanks for the advice, > Nathan > |
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