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Date:         Sun, 1 Feb 2004 14:48:06 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Stupid Question of the Day - Sliding Door Latches Poorly
Comments: To: Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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On Sun, 1 Feb 2004, Gerald Masar wrote:

> Well, Howdy to you too! > What you are doing (pushing in the rear of door) is exactly what the salesman > recommended when I bought my '90 Westy in, well, 1990. It has also been recommended on > the list. The latch is at the rear of the door. Of course, there could be other > problems, like lube.

The manual for my van suggests pushing in on the back of the door as it reaches the end of its travel. If you try to just fling the door shut with sheer momentum, you'll eventually break something.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon


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