Can you upload or send a photo of the front tunnel fixing without the
distribution box?

Thanks!

Regards
Raimund

Am 08.09.2011 16:04, schrieb John Rodgers:
> Michael,
>
> I have the official duct-work fix installed in one of my vans. My tunnel
> fell one day and I got in just under the wire on the free dealership fix
> that the DOT required VW to make. The kit consisted of two plate of
> aluminum that have a slight offset from on side to the other. It is
> installed by beginning at the front end of the last tunnel section at
> the rear. The plate is screwed to the ceiling so the offset in the plate
> supports the front end of the tunnel. Next, the center section of the
> tunnel is put in place, then the second plate is screwed to the ceiling,
> supporting the front end of the center section. Then the front piece of
> tunnel is installed. And here is where it gets trickey and aggravating.
> To do the install, the whole front air distribution box with the
> switches has to be dismounted from the van. The front tunnel piece is
> lifted into place while the front distribution box is lifted into place.
> This requires the simultaneous engagement of the rear of the front
> tunnel piece into the center section, while  at the same time the front
> end of the front tunnel piece engages the opening in the front
> distribution box. This maneuver requires to people - one i each of the
> front seats - to get it done. You might be able to do it otherwise, but
> this was my experience.
>
> I find this conglomeration to be a pita because you cannot remove that
> tunnel without taking that front distribution box down. On my next
> tunnel project I just made two 2" wide aluminum straps, placed them over
> the joints where the tunnel components join, and screwed them to the
> frame under the headliner. Painted to look like the tunnel of course. It
> unobtrusive, not noticeable (unless you are a nit-picker) and makes it
> possible to take down the tunnel without taking down the front air
> distribution box.
>
> At this point in time - I vote for the strap.
>
> Good luck,
>
> John
>
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>
>
> On 9/8/2011 8:31 AM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>> I cannot recall the part number for the a/c duct support on my 91GL.
>> Does
>> anyone have one or is it still available at the stealership?  It used
>> to be
>> $12US.  I may just remove the duct.  I have a leak somewhere and will
>> put in
>> some R134A with stop leak and check the hoses.  Thanks, Michael.
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>>
>>