John, the parts are simply two steel plates that measure approx 6X10
inches. Sheetmetal screws came with it to secure the plates to the
ceiling  transvese steel structural tubes.

The plate kit cost - in 1999 - $6.00.

The local VW dealer did my 88 GL AC tunnel in 1999. There may be time
limitations on this, but it helps to have the recall number when talking
to a dealer. I had problems with  the local dealer until I came up with
the number myself so he could reference it. Maybe some other list member
still has it and will put it forth for you.

It took them about 3-1/2 hours to do the install.

It the VW Dealer won't do it for you, it's about as easy to simply
install a wide  external strap over the joints where the tunnel sections
connect. Frankly, the VW fix is a PITA when you need to take the tunnel
down for some reason. The external straps make it a snap to drop the
tunnel  in just minutes. With a little care, you can make the straps
look factory. Now that mine is done by VW, I recommend going with the
straps.

Good Luck,

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John wrote:

>The dealer is giving me a run around on the falling duct recall and I was
>wondering if anyone had a description of the part that is replaced.  I'm
>guessing it is a small metal strap or something similar....
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>Thanks,
>John
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