Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:42:42 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: bed problems
Comments: To: Tim Leek <tleek@LL.MIT.EDU>
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Tim, you need to tighten the posts and then make sure they stick out
straight, not bent. Then check how well they line up with the latches on
each end of the seat back. Look closely at the latches to make sure they
are not worn or damaged. If the release handle works smoothly with the
seat back leaned forward away from the posts, lubricating is probably
not the answer. Small adjustments can be made to the pin angles with a
heavy striking tool, special VW Tool # BFH. Use carefully and only if
you are sure the alignment is off due to pin angle.

Mark

Tim Leek wrote:

> Mark.  Thanks, that sounds like good advice.  What about the apparent
> stickiness of the handle you pull up on (located in the middle of the
> seat and in the back) to turn the bench into the bed?  I imagine that
> is why the post is loose -- because I've had to whale on the seat to
> get it to release.  Is there a magic lubricant to use?  Should I just
> squirt lithium grease liberally in there?
>