Date:         Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:20:09 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Comments: To: James Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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At 09:27 AM 12/29/2011, James Felder wrote:
>If there was serious concern about sticking to the original
>methodology, we would all glue our cases back together.

Actually the original method of holding the case together is with the
clips.  Then VW decided to reduce manufacturing costs by ultrasonic
welding, so they added the tabs (but kept on using the clips).  When
they got the welding equipment set up in the factory, they ditched
the clips for assembly, but they're still the specified method for
reassembly.  Gluing the case together would be a very bad thing to do.

Incidentally Bentley says (when splitting the case) to split the
welded tabs by hammering a knife blade between them.  It's much
easier to simply saw them off flush with the edge of the case.

I'm not saying that zip ties aren't usable in a pinch.  But I believe
the clips are superior.  Two bucks apiece is a rip, but in this case
I think it's worth it.

Yours,
David