There's a noticeable difference in build quality between the aftermarket $2 handles and the OEM $20 ones.
Karl Wolz
_____ From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 5:41 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
The metal broke right at the point the long piece joins the round piece. The knob didn't break off. This is the 3rd or 4th one of these babies to fail either by the metal breaking or the knob coming off. There must be better window cranks available somewhere. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
On 4/2/2011 11:43 PM, Rob wrote: > What part broke? The little knob you hold come off? > I replaced mine with ones from a Jetta. > > Rob > becida@comcast.net > > At 4/2/2011 07:37 PM, John Rodgers wrote: >> I busted another window cranks today. I's sick to death of crummy >> cranks. Can anyone point me to an alternative to the typical Vanagon >> window crank? >> >> Thanks >> >> John >> >> -- >> John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >> Chelsea, AL >> Http://www.moldhaus.com > > _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1209 / Virus Database: 1500/3547 - Release Date: 04/02/11 |
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