Date:         Mon, 31 Jul 2006 22:14:17 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Reminder - Sliding door stop
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I was musing over past events and recalled that I had a sliding door
stop issue a few years back ..... it was a minor thing.... but could
have become a big thing. Just wanted to bring everyones attention to
this little goody so they can check their door.

When the sliding door closes, the sliding mechanism in the track on the
van makes a sudden, abrupt 90 degree change in direction just as it
reaches the forward door post. Right at that point there is a little
slot cut out of the metal of the post that accepts a small urethane
bumper stop to prevent the door mechanism from slamming in to metal as
it makes the turn. This stop wears out, falls out, something happens to
it....... and the door slams metal to metal. Not a good thing. In time
it will damage the door.

The bumper was still available when last I looked, as I had to buy one.
I got mine from Camelback VW in Phoenix, AZ.

Check yours. Save some grief.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver