On Sun, 1 Feb 2004, Bill H. wrote: > I have the same basic problem with the door not latching securely some of the > time. I long ago figured out the hand on the back of the door trick and this > works ok in the warmer weather. But come winter, the door won't stay shut, > even when it appears to latch well. I have the opposite problem. My door is extremely hard to open, especially in cold weather. It unlatches okay, but the part of the travel where it slides outward requires a serious heave. Anyone know what would cause this? I'm afraid eventually I'm going to break the handle or yank the door off its tracks.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon |
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