Uh, but supposing they did break off and you needed three of them (the covers not the springs), would they be available out there? I expect they're a pretty hot commodity. Jeff 85 Westy Winnipeg Canada ps It's warming up to 0 tomorrow and I'm trying out all those suggestions about the gas heater. Will keep you posted (barring any unforeseen explosions). ----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 8:18 PM Subject: Re: Those little springs
> Fuggettaboudit. > > Just use self stick Velcro tape to hold the lids down. Works great, > mine has been on for at least five years now. If you don't keep the > lids from flapping in the breeze as you drive they will soon break off. > > Barry Mercer wrote: > > > > Anyone have a source or idea as to how to replace those little springs on > > the lower electrical outlet cover on the 88 westys? > > > > Mine has given up to the rust ghost... the van is sound, the spring is gone! > > > > Barry Mercer > > > > Sudbury > > > Stuart |
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