Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:06:55 +0000
Reply-To: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
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From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Sliding door panel
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I think this may be what you are looking for: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-DELRIN-Vanagon-sliding-door-handle-bushing-spacer-92-camper-westy-syncro-MV-/300775189443?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item4607992bc3 I bought one from him at the Manassas, VA. Bug Out a few years ago. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> If I'm thinking of the same part, that ring may act as a bearing
> surface of sorts to help keep the handle from wearing prematurely
> (i.e. cracking and breaking). Then again, that may be a long term
> concern, and may be more of an issue with the older style harder to
> actuate door latch (up to '84).
> I know Alistair Bell here on the list made that ring and may have pics
> in his blog. (can't see them though)
> Since you have part in hand, maybe worth getting someone with a lathe
> to copy it? Heck, thinking now, I have to wonder if one could make one
> out of PVC bits and proper adhesive.
> Neil.
> On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM, Michael Sullivan
> <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> > ..... Also need an opinion...I have the NLA
> > ring that goes around the exterior slider handle. It is brand new.
> > Should I
> > go ahead and use it or save for later? Thought I would put it on
> > after
> > painting it sometime in the future. Thanks for the advice
> --
> Neil n
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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