Date:         Fri, 11 Jan 2002 12:45:54 EST
Reply-To:     JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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From:         Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sticky sliding door
Comments: To: TJTalevich@aol.com
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In a message dated 1/11/02 10:49:41 AM, TJTalevich@AOL.COM writes:

<< don't
close it with just the right firmness, the latch doesn't catch. (The door has
actually opened a couple of times when I was driving). >>

Tim,

Adjust and tighten the rear latch and latch pin.  Wax the seal contact area
on the door and apply talc to the door seal rubber.  Do not use ArmorAll.  If
the door seal rubber has really gone to shit, replace it.

Rich

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