On 10 Jul 96 at 14:33, Fast, Timothy wrote: > > I have an 1988 Westy with a small (about 14" x14") plastic vent in the > center of the pop-top. The trouble is that it keeps developing cracks along > the perimeter. I have had two replaced under warrenty. The third time (out > of warrenty) my dealter informed me that the price was $175 (what a > suprise). I contacted the original manufacturer in California and they > couls send me a replacement for $150. Does anyone know of another source > for the vents? How do I prevent the cracks from developing? I don't drive > with the vent open. > > Tim Fast > 88 Vanagon Westy $150 !!! Mine has some hairline cracks (minor) and a chip out of one corner. It doesn't leak, so I haven't bothered with it, but I did see a cover which looked almost identical for $25 at an RV place. I'd take some measurements & shop around...
Shawn '88 Westy 332k (Kyra) '85 Jetta TD 350k (Jenni)
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