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Date:         Thu, 25 Apr 2002 19:08:01 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Skylight Lift Mechanism
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I went to my local surplus store and found some Teflon tubing that had the same OD as the slot in the track. I cut some pieces about 1/4" long and bolted them to the arms with some nuts and bolts and put a big flat washer on one end to keep it from popping out of the track. The tubing hasn't even begun to wear yet, but I got about another 11-1/2" of it left if I ever need to replace them again.

Also check your local hardware store for some rollers for shower doors. I had bought a couple but they were a little too big to fit so I went with the tubing idea.

Good luck,

Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/

-----Original Message----- From: Terry K. [SMTP:CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2002 6:10 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Skylight Lift Mechanism

Ok, all of you late model Westfalia Owner's --this is in regards to the lift set up, and the broken roller's, or wheels, on the end's of the arms for the skylight----

Has any one come up with a repair-- or better set-up, short of replacing the whole unit?

Just curious--I have it out right this second, and am trying to determine what to do----the wheels are plum worn down to the nubs----

Later,

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Terry--

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