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Date:         Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:55:18 -0800
Reply-To:     John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Goubeaux <john@UCSB.EDU>
Organization: UCSB
Subject:      Cranky front door latch
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Guys,


I have a front door that is starting to pop open while under way. Not
all the way open just the first detent of the latch mechanism.  I have
tried adjusting the striker bar in and out, up and down but this does
not seem to help, so I am assuming that it is the latch spring that is
giving way. Why when it shuts fine is not clear to me.  It's mighty
frustrating to have to constantly reach over ( it's the passenger side)
and pull the door shut again, while under way.


I'm hoping there is a work around to get it to stay, at least
temporarily ( wire, or a rag in the door jam?)  as I have to make a road
trip and having the cold winter air coming in is not an exciting thought.


any thoughts appreciated!


-john
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