[Vwdiesel] Heater core recall

[Tom Krummell]

Canadian recalls:  <http://www.vwplaypen.com/recallcan.php>

US recall campaign:  <http://www.gti16v.org/vwrec88.htm>

This should provide enough information to hold the dealer's feet to the 
fire...

Tom Krummell
Roseville, CA

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Sandy Cameron wrote:

>At 03:07 PM 18/01/05 -0400, you wrote:
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>>Dealer says my VIN# is not valid for any recall.  He never heard tell of any
>>such heater core replacement.  Anyone got the letter with the recall notice
>>number on it ??
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>Don't think you will find a recall number unless you find a mechanic who
>wants the work at volks-imposed book rates. You must keep checking
>authorized volks dealers to find one who's service desk will admit the
>recall exists. Then you can use any info he gives you to beat any of the
>others over the head with. In recent years they seem to be getting reluctant.
>I will get the local info for the one that was done here last year, and see
>what can be done to "persuade" the reluctant NB dealers.
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>Try the line "a friend had one done last year, I'll try to get the
>information from him".
>Maybe that would cause a thaw in the standoff.
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>Or, ask the service guy for the 1-800 number for Volks-Canada (in auburn
>hills Michigan, go figure) and ask them. They will surely have the info, and
>are more sensitive to litigeous persuasion. I'll bet a bentley that will
>thaw the icy stare
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>Sandy
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>>Also, the front left wheel is getting REAL hot.
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>That's a brake problem
>#1...slider pins for the caliper
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>2...Stuck or seized-ing piston. If it's been sitting for more than 2 years,
>complete caliper fix-up is indicated, plus purging fluid.
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>If you want to try it at home I can give you complete instructions.
>CTC has caliper bolt/slider sets at about $24 a wheel
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>Sandy
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