Date:         Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:42:55 +1000
Reply-To:     hunnam <rayjen@PNC.COM.AU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         hunnam <rayjen@PNC.COM.AU>
Subject:      Looking for Grab handle packing ??
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Hi all

Wanting to installing a grab handle above the middle window, drivers side.
There are four holes pressed into the sheet metal above the window that can
accommodate the packing pieces ( screw grommets )that you screw the handle
into to anchor it.  I have seen other Vanagons with nuts welded behind the
holes to accommodate the screws however mine does not have these.

VW Australia claims it does not have the straight packing pieces that would
allow the handle to be attached.  They can only supply those packing pieces
for the door frames which are curved to fit the frame.

My first question does anyone have any spare straight sided packing pieces,
in black of course,  or have a part number for them.

Second question.  Drivers inboard seat armrest.  The winding mechanism
doesn't work. The armrest hangs like a limp you know what, could be the long
bolt has parted from the seat frame.  I have removed the screw under the
winding knob but cannot remove the plastic surround on the underside of the
rest.  Does the winding knob pull off??  Any ideas on a fix would be
gratefully appreciated.

Please no flames about looking in the archives I have already tried but have
not had much luck  with the information required.

Ray Hunnam
Penrith Australia