Date:         Tue, 6 Jul 2004 20:06:31 -0400
Reply-To:     lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: sliding window latches
Comments: To: Garrett Adams <gmfadams@COMCAST.NET>
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Which way do you turn the screw to get the latch to engage in the window
frame?  Right now, my windows won't latch.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger

----- Original Message -----
From: "Garrett Adams" <gmfadams@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: sliding window latches


> 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