Right on Robert - the window sliding passed the fixed screen causes the squeek. Light finger pull on the screen while operating and all is quiet. Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Rountree" <syncro87@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:14 PM Subject: Re: squeek is driving me nuts
> >>When someone opens the sliding windows on my westy it sounds like = > fingernails on a blackboard. I've used silcone spray with no luck. = > Anybody fix this problem? > > ........ use your fingers and very lightly...lift the edge of the screen out > (only a mm)...as you slide the window open or close.... everyone in the van > and sleeping within 100meters of you will be pleased.... now go outside, put > the cat in the van, and try doing it until you get the feel for it or the > cat goes nuts, which ever comes first ;^) ... and if ya think you can trim > that plastic back so it doesn't scrape the glass... sure you can... and the > bugs will be so glade that you did that for them....just lift it carefully, > as you slide. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live Hotmail gives you the control you need to help you keep your > e-mail private, safe and secure. See for yourself! > www.newhotmail.ca?icid=WLHMENCA147 |
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