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Subject:Re: A/C ducts come crashing down from roof
From:JRodgers
Date:Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:03 -0500

Thats tough. I may have a section or two. Will check Thursday and see
what condition they are in and will let  you know, You may have to
install a wide support strap over the outside of the ducts to hold them
up. Not so nice as factory but gets the job done. BTDT~

John

On 9/26/2012 9:37 PM, David M wrote:
> 1987 Wolfsburg with overhead a/c duct. Was driving along when the front and middle sections fell off the ceiling. I had heard a couple of strange noises before it happened and should have investigated as I might have been able to save it.
> Looks like the edge of one section has shattered as lots of small black plastic pieces on the floor.
> How can I fix this? I live in Arizona and really need my a/c and it was working pretty well. All I see on the ceiling is one small metal bracket. I cannot believe this was all that was holding these heavy ducts up there.
> Is there any way to rig up a more lightweight duct? I also have the wire that runs through the duct hanging down from the ceiling.
> This van is my primary transportation.
> I believe there was a recall on the a./c ducts and I thought it had been performed on my van.
> Anyone got some spare ducts, these are gray.
>
> -David (1987 Wolfsburg)
>