Leon, the 86+ models with AC had a factory recall to fix the AC
mountings before that problem occurred. Many owners did not bother to
get the recall fix done. It is a crappy system but the crumbling
disaster could have been avoided if the recall was done. The recall was
10 years ago. I would keep the rear AC if I were you. You can do away
with the full duct work and still keep that rear unit. It will blow like
a hurricane with the rest of the duct removed. I hope you don't wear a
toupee.

Mark

Leon wrote:

> Found my AC ducts hanging down and rear plasctic in bad shape with
> cracks, broken parts etc.
> Whole rear assembly was held by 2 screws in back and home made bracket
> on one side.Thinkng it was just big cover removed those 4 screws...
> and whole thing came down!Great engineering from VW!Quality!Reliability!
> The rear assembly is beyond repair, plastic broken.All ducts are broken
> where they were attached to ceiling.
> Have seen AC where whole assembly is in front only above seats.
> Anyone changed rear AC assembly to front one? How hard or easy is it?
> What years they were used?
> Thanks
> Leon
> 86 Syncro
>