I just stick a screw driver into the space between the lower edge of the door and the opening into the compartment. Works fine. mcneely ---- Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I've always done this to add oil. > But, I can't tell you how many times I've accidentally bumped the license > lid down and the cap fell down into no man's land between the bumper and the > body. > There's gotta be a better way. I 'll check into the hinge fix. > > Mike B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: James Felder > Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:56 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Rear engine door hold-open device > > I've always used the cap myself, but this is a nice solution. This would > help during those times when you need the hatch open AND the engine running. > Running the engine with the cap off can make a mess of things. > > Jim > > > > On Nov 25, 2011, at 11:30 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > I just stick the oil or coolant cap in the hinge. Works just fine. > > > > On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Tired of trying to keep the access door open when you check the coolant > >> level or change the oil? A simple $1.49 lock hinge solves the problem. > >> Also > >> can keep the door open in the summer so the engine cools faster (and the > >> interior of the van doesn't get so hot) > >> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139898508 > >> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139898510 > >> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139898510 > >> > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Cya, > > Robert > > > > '87 & '86 Auto GLs > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2101/4640 - Release Date: 11/26/11 -- David McNeely |
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