On 10 Jul 96 at 14:33, Fast, Timothy wrote:
> 
> I have an 1988 Westy with a small (about 14" x14") plastic vent in the 
> center of the pop-top.  The trouble is that it keeps developing cracks along 
> the perimeter.  I have had two replaced under warrenty.  The third time (out 
> of warrenty) my dealter informed me that the price was $175 (what a 
> suprise).  I contacted the original manufacturer in California and they 
> couls send me a replacement for $150.  Does anyone know of another source 
> for the vents?  How do I prevent the cracks from developing?  I don't drive 
> with the vent open.
> 
> Tim Fast
> 88 Vanagon Westy

$150 !!! Mine has some hairline cracks (minor) and a chip out of one 
corner. It doesn't leak, so I haven't bothered with it, but I did see 
a cover which looked almost identical for $25 at an RV place. I'd 
take some measurements & shop around...

 

Shawn
'88 Westy 332k (Kyra)
'85 Jetta TD 350k (Jenni)