If you end up doing it yourself (yes it sucks, but it's doable), I'd
recommend putting adhesive foil on the flaps for the heater box vents.
My 89 GLI started to not heat very well. Air wasn't getting up to the
vents. The summer previous to that I was wondering where all these
little foam pieces were coming from. The OEM material is a thin foam
that goes over the swiss cheese plate that directs the air in the
heater box when you slide the vent selector on the climate control.
After 14-15 years the foam has pretty much kissed the wind.
Replacing it with adhesive foil (on both sides) did the trick.
On Sunday, Jan 25, 2004, at 00:04 US/Eastern, Larry Velez wrote:
Well According to Alldata my car did have the recall.
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/62/91622819.html
I will be calling the dealer in the am to see what they say.
You know for years I have been thinking that I should check on this
recall. Now its too late. All you out there who still have
dry boots, check for your recall and get it done.
thanks guys,
Larry
91 GTI 16V
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Les Noriel
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 12:06 AM
To: Larry Velez; 'a2list'
Subject: RE: [a2-16v-list] Coolant on my boots!
Yes, A friends 91 GTi blew a heatercore last week and the dealer fixed
it free of charge. But not without the expected denial and
complaining. It is a Safety recall issued by the department of
transportation. They have to honor it. Check www.alldata.com to see
if your car is within the years covered.
Talk to the dealer with the specific recall notice and numbers. Then
call VWoA to verify.
-Les
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Larry Velez
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 12:25 PM
To: 'a2list'
Subject: RE: [a2-16v-list] Coolant on my boots!
Even these many years later, they will replace it?!
-Larry
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Reda
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 3:25 PM
To: a2list
Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Coolant on my boots!
Larry,
Check with VW to see if the heater core was covered by the recall.
If its not, then get ready to take out the dash. It won't be a fun
job.
Mark.
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