Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 10:18:11 -0400
Reply-To: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Vanagon poptop spring question
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The struts might be a replacement for the springs on an unloaded poptop but
mine tends to have 2 kayaks on it most of the time. It sounds like you do
have the same problem as in the link. My problem is that one of the
internal springs or the cable it is attached to is broken so one side is
good and one side is not and you can surely feel the difference between the
2 with the weight on top. If I don't have the kayaks on the struts (I have
the heavy-duty ones) do hold the top up (in fact the top rises majestically
by itself) so maybe you could get by without the springs -- I need both.
Cheers,
Doug
On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 1:03 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:
> Hi Doug. I'm not sure I understand. I thought the struts were a
> replacement for the springs (if they fail) but it sounds like that hasn't
> proven to be the case for you?
>
> I could use some advice because my top won't fully extend. I think I have
> the same problem that these guys show:
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420614&highlight=push+bar
>
> Frank Condelli has suggested that his struts will help my top fully extend
> but I'm not sure that solves the underlying issue of the bar deteriorating!
>
> Don't supposed you came across this issue as well?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
>
> On 2013-05-23, at 9:42 AM, Doug Alcock wrote:
>
> > Cool -- thanks Frank -- I already have the struts (the heavy duty ones)
> but
> > I found last year that the poptop was really hard to lift with two boats
> on
> > top with the spring gone on one side. Needs to be fixed -- I'm going to
> try
> > and get it apart and see what's what --- if I can't fix it I'll be
> looking
> > to take you up on your offer of a spare at BusFusion. See you then :-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Doug
> >
> > On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 5:59 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Doug, I have two old ones I removed from my Westy years ago to
> >> install new ones that VW still had in stock at that time. They are not
> >> broken, just weak, perhaps there's a way to stiffen them up. I never
> did
> >> look into that option. They are yours for the asking if you want them.
> >> Then of course you could install a set of the hydraulic Pop-Top Struts
> >> that come from Mark. I have those here in stock both standard duty and
> >> heavy duty. With these struts the springs become irrelevant.
> >>
> >>
> >> On 2013-05-22, at 10:02 PM, Automatic digest processor <
> >> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi gang --- I assume you're all familiar with the funny hinge/spring
> >> thing
> >>> that holds up the vanagon Westy poptop. I know there's a spring inside
> it
> >>> and one side of mine appears to be dead. Does anyone know if this can
> be
> >>> fixed and if so how??? I've already replaced assembly once with a used
> >> one
> >>> from a wrecker -- lasted about 7 years. Or if anyone has a lead on a
> good
> >>> used assembly......... So, can it be fixed or where can I find a
> >>> replacement??
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >>
> >> Frank Condelli
> >> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> >> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel
> >> Trains (Collection for sale)
> >> Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the
> >> Ottawa Valley
> >> BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > http://www.dougalcock.com
> >
>
>
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