On Tue, 19 Dec 1995, Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom) wrote:

> Thanks to those who reponded.  You've probably prevented a decapitation.
> Now a follow-up.  The AC cover seems to have significant cracks near the
> bolts that hold this thing up (particularly, the ones towards the sides
> of the van).  Is this at risk of falling?  Will VW fix it (for free)?
> 
> Tom

Tom,

I noticed the same thing on my '90 a couple of years back (had to
replace the a/c drain pan).  I simply fashioned a couple of thin
aluminum plates (about 3x5x0.125) to go between the bolt heads and
plastic cover.  This way the weight of the a/c and cover would be spread
away from the cracks; no problems since.  I never did look into VW
springing for a fix, or reimbursement of my fix and a new drain pan,
since I bought the van used...for a song from a Nissan dealer, no less,
who had no idea what to do with the beast.  But that's another story.

Joachim
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