[Vwdiesel] heater core leaking

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The way I observe these cars being thrown together apparently by separate
teams that don't apparently communicate with each other I wouldn't be
surprised if the rear axle has to be removed as well.

I agree with Sandy, definitely let VW pay for it.

Rob
Energy shortage?  Impossible!  In most of the developed world, the only
exception being England, electrons literally swarm out of the ground.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
To: "Marvin Jansen" <marvinjansen50 at gmail.com>; <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 10:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] heater core leaking


> At 04:48 PM 9/23/05 -0500, you wrote:
> >I have to replace my leaking heater core in my '85 Jetta with a 1.6na and
> >AC. Anyone done their own? Will I need to discharge the AC?
>
> Take it back to a dealer, there's a safety recall on the heater core. They
> might try and stiff you, but persever and tell them you know there's a
> recall, and they should look it up. if you still have trouble, come back
> here and get the recall number (I don't have it handy, but others do)
>
> Yes, you have to dump the A/C, and besides that, you have to dismantle the
> whole car clean to the firewall, unless you cut the plastic heater box and
> patch it after.  Let VW pay for it.
>
> Sandy
>
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