Gerry, The latch can usually be adjusted. There's ample information on this problem in the archives. If you look closely at the latch (handle), you will find a small hole going through to the latch. Find a small drift to and drive that roll pin out. You can use a small nail or an old drill bit but you have to grind the tip flat. If you don't do that, chances are a sharp tip of a nail could cause the roll pin to expand and wedge in instead of popping out. After you get the roll pin out, wiggle the latch into a position so it will close the window tighter. Pop the pin back in and you should now have a much quieter window w/o having to wedge too many pennies under the latch. Cheers, BenT
On 2/26/08, Royston, Jerry <gmr@obpa.usda.gov> wrote: > > I've got this annoying wind noise coming out of the driver' side vent > window. Will replacing the gasket/seal take care of this problem? The > window is not closing tight enough but I don't want to wedge anything > behind the handle for fear of breaking something. The gasket is $35 so > I thought I'd check with the list first before ordering. > > Gerry > '87 Westy >
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