Date:         Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:59:17 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Window crank hitting new front speakers
Comments: To: thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA
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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