Date:         Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:53:02 -0500
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Tail light update
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What's the deal with these?
http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/automotive/vanagon/pics/misc/NewBusTailLights.jpg
  What/where did you get these?

Steve Delanty wrote:

> Gurjeet,
>
> I went to the hardware store and found some small plastic rollers
> in the screen door parts section.
>
> I attached the rollers to the arms with screws. It's been about a year
> ago now and it's still working fine.
> Here's a photo that may not be much help...
> <http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/automotive/vanagon/pics/misc/skylight_support03.jpg>
>
>
>
> Steve
> EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> At 04:21 PM 12/20/2003, you wrote:
>
>> I have a flex arm on which the rollers are worn off and it keeps
>> coming off the rails in the skylight. I have unsuccessfully tried
>> to 'superglue' a couple of shirt buttons to the metal rivet holding the
>> rollers in place, and tried crimping a couple of 1/4 split washers
>> onto the rivet... (both solutions suggested on the list) but they pop
>> right off when I raise and lower the skylight.
>>
>> Do the new flex arm rollers have a groove in them which fits the
>> rail? Can someone take a digital closeup and send me the basic setup
>> on e-mail in case I'm making some fundamental mistake?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -Gurjeet
>> '89 Westy (Libby)
>
>
>