Date:         Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:40:35 EDT
Reply-To:     Willolyn99@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Marshall <Willolyn99@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Sliding door skin unglued
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Hey folks, got a weird dilemma facing me.  I pulled off the interior panel of
the sliding door to tighten the door handle screw.  While in there, I noticed
that the outer 'skin' of the door was separated from the frame of the door.
The blobs of black "glue" holding them together all came unstuck.  This
explains the noise when closing the door, as well as a small stress crack forming
above and left of the door handle.  When I shut the door, I can see it bulge out
from the air pressure then slap back into place.

I also noticed the same ungluing on my rear hatch.  Could this be a product
of living in Phoenix for a few years (melting), or is it just an old van thing?

So, what do I do about it?  Where do I get this glue from?  I could probably
wire-weld the parts together, but that would kill the paint and probably get
some rust started.  I'd rather have a less invasive solution.

Thanks for the help.

Bill Marshall
85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
Aurora, IL