Date:         Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:48:22 -0400
Reply-To:     David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vent window loose
Comments: To: Stephen DeMocko <SDeMocko@fdsmfg.com>
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Hi Steve,

Yes, you will have to remove the door panel, and then think small. At the
bottom of the vent window pivot (inside the door), is a "clamp" of sheet
steel, folded around the pivit. It is tensioned by a screw (can't remember
if straight slot or Phillips style right now), but it is very tight in
there. Tightening the screw (I hope it is still there) increases the
friction, thereby keeping the window where you set it.

Last time I had the problem, the screw had backed out and was laying in the
bottom of the door.

If I remember correctly, you will need a right angle acrewdriver to get at
it.

Dave

On 9/13/06, Stephen DeMocko <SDeMocko@fdsmfg.com> wrote:
>
> Volks,
>
> I wish I could say this was the biggest problem I was dealing with on my
> '85 Vanagon right now, but it is an annoying one.  My passenger side
> vent window is tight enough in its pivot that it will maintain its
> position even at free way speeds. Now my driver's side vent window pivot
> is so loose that at speed it slams shut.  Is there any way to tighten
> this up so I don't have to drive with my finger perpetually hooked
> around the window to keep it in position.  I thought I would ask before
> pulling the door panel off. This is a complaint I haven't heard
> expressed in the last two years, but I may have just missed it. Thanks
> in advance for your recommendations.
>
> Stephen DeMocko
>
> ('85 Westy Luci)
>