I started to use the PVC things just when the hatch started to slowly drift down in colder weather, which is still the only time I really need them. Maybe the support has helped preserve the struts...dunno. I have the original struts from when we got her 3 years ago. Here are the instructions again: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/hatch_strut_support.PDF -Karl > I have wondered if this was the thing to do BEFORE your struts go bad - to > keep them from getting that way. > > Anybody care to venture an opinion?
Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA '87 Westfalia Weekender "Beverley" - 192K miles http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/ PA/NJ Vanagon owner's mailing list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/pavanagon/ |
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