Date:         Mon, 1 Jul 2002 21:40:57 +0200
Reply-To:     Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE>
Subject:      Re: Lower door vents taped up?
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
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The cutout is closed with tape on newer Vanagons because they have the vents
in the rear windows instead.

I think the plastic piece is the cover for the metal arm that stops the
door. Donīt know the english word, but it prevents the door from opening too
far. Hope you know what I mean...

Raimund


----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Wellhouse" <maxjoyce@IPA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 7:54 PM
Subject: Lower door vents taped up?


>         Dear Listees:  While poking around my front doors on my 90 GL, I
noticed
> some black tape similar to duct tape covering the body cutout for the
lower
> plastic grille that appear to be part of the vent system.  Anybody else
> have this " factory " tape on their vents, or is this some PO's attempt to
> modify the drafting system on the van?  Naturally, Bentley is no
> help.  Also, there was a black plastic piece down in the deep recess of
the
> door(forward part by bottom hinge).  It has rounded ends on one end and an
> open end on the other side.  It's about an inch and a half  by an inch and
> a half and maybe 4-5" wide.  Any body know what that's in there for?  It
> has a part number on it with VW logo and all, but just wondering if it
fell
> off something more important in the drain system or some thing.  The open
> end looks like it could connect to something. Again, Bentley diagrams were
> no help. Thanks in advance.
>
> Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel
>