Date:         Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:46:12 -0500
Reply-To:     Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
Comments: To: Dart 330 <dart330@HOTMAIL.COM>
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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
>