Date:         Fri, 7 May 1999 09:03:47 -0400
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From:         "sh@interlog.com" <sh@INTERLOG.COM>
Subject:      Too Much Heat
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Mechanic #2 confirms that flaps on heat exchangers were tied in the open
position, and cables were missing.  He closed them up, so now of course I
won't have any heat.

This confirms that previous slimy mechanic's method of following my
instructions to "re-connect and insure proper function of all heater
controls", was to simply tie the flaps open!

Since mechanic #2 only recently replaced the muffler and right heat
exchanger, shouldn't he have seen that then?  In any case, he now won't
quote on hours required to replace the cables - he doesn't really want
(need) the work (he's closes for all of July and never returns messages -
must be nice) unless I give him a blank cheque.

To replace the right & left cables, mechanic #3 is quoting 1-1½ hrs., plus
another hour if the tubes are gunked up.  Dealer is quoting 4 hours, but
says there are 3 cables (1 air flap, 1 defroster, 1 heater valve) to replace.

How does this relate to the 4 slider controls on the dash?

Anyone know of a reliable VW mechanic in Toronto who will do a proper job?
-
Steven Heller
Toronto, Canada