Do yourself a favor and call your dealership and inquire about a recall. I know that there wasn't a recall on my 91 Jetta GTX but my old 89 Jetta GTX was recalled. If its covered bring it directly to the dealer and let them handle the problem. If you need a tow just send the invoice for the tow to VW (as I did) and they will reimburse you for it.
In any case you will difinately need a new heatercore. I would not recomend letting a shop do the work because more than likely they will overcharge and give you a hard time about changing it (as happened to me). The heatercore is only a $60 part, and there are a few accompanying gaskets that you will need too. I'm more than sure that the Bentley will have great advice too. Good Luck, Mark Reda. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 11:21 AM Subject: [a2-16v-list] Heater Core Replacement? > I can smell coolant and have some white steam coming from the dash at hot > start up, not to mention foggy windshield all the time in the cold weather. > As a result, I think I may have a potential heater core recall candidate on > my hands. Has anyone on the list had their 1991 Jetta Gli covered by the > recall? I did a search here for a 1990 Jetta and I see the bulletin: > > http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/central2.cfm > > However, I do not see it listed for a 1991 Jetta. In my research on the net, > it is said that the recall is based on VIN number. I called the dealer and > got a run around, "we'll call you back to advise." In addition, they can't > see my car for a few weeks. I called VWOA (800-822-8987) as well and they > advised me to have the car diagnosed and then the dealership will advise if > it's covered. I still have to pay the hourly rate for diagnoses unless the > core is covered. This sucks, it's December in New England, and I can't see > out my windshield and I'm gagging on coolant stench. Meanwhile the dealer > does not see to be in a rush to check it out. > > Thanks, > > Jim > 91 Jetta Gli 16V, 84 Gti Callaway Project > http://members.aol.com/jlpawlicki > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
