I replaced the read hatch struts on my '90 vanagon and have the same problem, the hatch does not close without a great deal of effort. I wonder if there is something we can do to resolve this without destroying the new struts? WD40? an adjustment of some kind? Apparently this is a common problem. Thanks, Tom Nevin '90 Vanagon Walnut Creek, CA ______________________________________________ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup |
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