Sounds like an excellent idea. Let me know how it comes along if you proceed. In retrospect, I cannot even imagine the damage that would have occurred, had the front lip of the tire tray caught a pothole before I pulled over. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Jack [mailto:andrewxp@aj.dnsalias.net] Sent: May 24, 2002 01:09 To: Russell, William; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro?? Hmmm.... I think I will install a pin switch (similar to door light switch) wired to a warning light/buzzer to avoid this happenning to me - now that you mention it I don't really trust that dinky little plastic catch. If I get really industrious, I might even fabricate a bracket (if there is room) with the pin protruding into the bolt hole.... Andrew '92 T3 Syncro ----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 10:20 AM Subject: Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??
> Oh mine is there but the pothole-induced vibration proved too much for > that little latch. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brent Christensen [mailto:sbsyncro@hotmail.com] > Sent: May 23, 2002 19:08 > To: Russell, William; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro?? > > > PS: Mine worked loose on the trans-Canada and dropped the spare tire > > pan onto the tarmac at 100km/hr. Worst sound I've ever heard. I > > thought the engine had dropped from its mount. :( > > > > This is why there is a safety catch on the carrier (at least on my '89). > If > yours is missing, you may want to look into a replacement! > > Brent Christensen > |
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