Date:         Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:36:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Jim Heissenbuttel <jim@HEISSENBUTTEL.COM>
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From:         Jim Heissenbuttel <jim@HEISSENBUTTEL.COM>
Subject:      Sliding widow spacers (Was: sliding window latches)
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I have a leatherman micra tool and if I fold the screwdriver bit out at
a 80 degree angle, the close the body of the tool back up, I can
loosen/tighten these.

The other issue I have is the spacer at the bottom. My latches work
intermittently due to the fact that I am missing these spacers. Does
anyone have a good method for installing a new slider under the window
without removing the entire unit? Also, where can I buy these? I bought
a couple from Bus Depot a while back only to find out they did not work
on my van,

jh

83.5 Westy

On Jul 6, 2004, at 10:19 AM, Garrett Adams wrote:

> This is the gist of what Budd Premack (86 Syncro) said on the subject
> sometime back:
>
> "You can also reach that recessed screw by using a flat blade
> screwdriver
> bit. (the one that fits into an electrical drill.) The bit can easily
> be
> turned by fitting a small open end wrench onto the hex shaft of the
> bit. If
> you don't have the correct size wrench, you can always use a small
> adjustable wrench, or even a pliers if you are the sledge hammer type
> of
> mechanic.
> It is easier than it sounds, but be careful to not lose the inner
> spring if
> you loosen the screw and it pops out on you."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
> Brian T.
> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 9:00 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: sliding window latches
>
>
> Anyone know how to tighten the sliding window latches?
> Mine are a bit loose and I don't see an obvious means
>
>