Heater channel replacement help needed
Hi guys, I am now planning a mini resto for Herbie since I want to keep him for as long as possible. I only need to do the heater channels but I would like a new floor .Would it be possible to...
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1970Herbie wrote:Hi guys i am now planning a mini resto for Herbie since i want to keep him for as long as possible but i only need to do the heaterchannels but i would like a new floor . would it be...
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thanks Steve would be nice to do that but I can't since I have no longer got a garage ...would it be possible to do it by cutting floor and channel out and then sliding a new one in ???
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What Steve suggested is the best and proper way to do the job to ensure the car is safe and that the car is actually fixed, Any less and you'll be plagued with problems and eventually have to redo it...
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Head over to volkszone.com/VZi and post your question and take advantage of the searching. It's great for us uk VW guys. I don't see how you can cut it out and slide a new one in. The pans lip sits...
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Heather channel replacement is a big deal! It's the structural integrity of the body, fit of the door gaps, even whether the doors will align, close properly and stay closed! It needs to be done by...
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It only takes about an hour to get the all the bolts out and lift the body off. Mechanical questions applicable to any VW go in the VW forum
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how much for heater channel replacement ? All vw place around me quote £1500 per side
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1970Herbie wrote:how much for heater channel replacement ? All VW place around me quote £1500 per side Speak to Richard Jones and Mabbo at http://www.retroperformance.co.uk/. They are only at...
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Sometimes it just costs what it costs to do things correctly. Again, remember, the heater channels are structural and it's very important that they be replaced by an experienced professional who knows...
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Well said, This is NOT something too be taking lightly. If the project takes longer, because you can't save up money that fast......I know how impatient you can get, but if you want to own/drive and...
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You can also save money buying the stuff yourself, such as the floor pans and channels. They'll usually mark parts up 1/3 and buy the cheapest stuff they can find. You can buy and supply them with the...
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This is why we don't buy rusty cars. The money you think you're saving by starting with something cheap is just an illusion. It's always best to buy a car that has already been restored and let the...
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Doctor Herbie wrote:This is why we don't buy rusty cars. The money you think you're saving by starting with something cheap is just an illusion. It's always best to buy a car that has already been...
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GCHerbie wrote:Doctor Herbie wrote:This is why we don't buy rusty cars. The money you think you're saving by starting with something cheap is just an illusion. It's always best to buy a car that has...
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GCHerbie wrote:Doctor Herbie wrote:This is why we don't buy rusty cars. The money you think you're saving by starting with something cheap is just an illusion. It's always best to buy a car that has...
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Doctor Herbie wrote:He's in the soggy UK. Very few cars like that there unless they've been imported.And then once imported they turn into a soggy mess in months if not properly treated.
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