Re: doors (I'm pretty mad)

["Christopher Morgan" <cmor@home.com>]

Hey Dave,

The dealer sold you the wrong stuff.  The '02' part number is discontinued
and was from the days when they had different packages for 2 doors (the '02'
number) and 4 doors (the '04' number).  As you have found out, the length
needed for a 2 door is not enough for a 4 door.  VW only ships the 4 door
package now, and yes, the price should be $3.85 or close to it.  The price
on the old stuff is $6, so the dealer didn't exactly rip you off, they just
fucked up.  I would go back and complain especially when you told them
exactly what you needed in the first place.

Of course I can't guarantee that this stuff will fix your squeaks, but it
worked great on the two Jettas in my family.  Others have had good results,
too.  Be sure you install the stuff in the right place.  It goes on the top
inside edge of the door and isolates (hence 'isolation tape') the painted
edge of the door from the roof moulding.  The squeak come from these parts
when they move relative to each other as the body flexes over bumps.  It
does not go between the door and the door seal.  I've seen it put there, and
it won't do a damn thing there.

-Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: David Bergesen <djbergesen@dotstar.net>
To: Jetta GLX mailing list <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 1999 1:48 PM
Subject: doors (I'm pretty mad)


I got my isolation 'foil' yesterday, although the part number didn't quite
match the one on the TSB. The TSB said AKL 433 012 04, and mine is -- 02. I
paid $6, not 4, and there wasn't even enough for three doors!?!? On top of
all that, it didn't do SH*T to stop the squeaking! Any suggestions on
further courses of action? Did I just get the wrong stuff? I normally listen
to music, but occasionally like to turn it off and listen to the willing
growl of the VR6, but the annoying squeak gets on my nerves. I want to enjoy
driving in the quiet cabin of the car, but I can't because of the persistent
squeak. Help me out, if you can. Thanks.

-ENS D.J. Bergesen
Student Naval Aviator
djbergesen@dotstar.net
96 Jetta GLX VR6  "V WAFFE"