In a message dated 1/7/07 12:23:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA writes:
> Ric wrote; > They sound good, however, the speaker covers are a bit higher > than the original speaker covers and the window crank hits them ever > so slightly. > > Ric, > Check the archives. There are lots of suggestions regarding spacers and > other window cranks (Ford Taurus) that may solve your problem. I used cranks > from an A2 (late 80's) Jetta in our van. I was able to match the brown > interior of our '85. You can also try to slightly modify the grill on your speakers > to give an extra 1 or 2 mm of clearance. > George > '85 Westfalia use the rear window crank spacers from a '91-'93 vw cabriolet. specifically designed for clearing the bigger speaker covers on the above model, and a bolt on deal for the vanagon too. still available at your dealer. includes thicker plastic escucheon, longer screw, and knurled extension which slips over existing knurled gear. chris |
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