Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 22:14:57 -0400
Reply-To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Rattling front grills
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Eric,
If you can feel the things like screws along the top of the upper grill,
you may have detected that they have flat screwdriver slots that are
horizontal. Turn all five of them so the slots are vertical and they will
release the top edge of the grill so that you can tilt it out. The bottom
of the grill has projections that hook on the edge of the sheet metal.
Reverse the process to replace the grill.
The horizontal positioning has to be accurate. I usually start by lining
up the center "screw" with its hole, pressing in and turning it a quarter
turn to lock it. Then I check that the hooks are properly over the edge of
the metal below as I go toward either end. Then I turn the four remaining
fasteners to lock them.
Have fun.
Larry A.
On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 6:08 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi listers,
>
> Just returned from a nice VT camp out at Woodford State Park. I
> was the only Westfalia in the park.
>
> I've noticed for some time that my front grills seem to be a bit loose and
> rattly. I realized recently that the lower grill is missing a screw in the
> top center. I think replacing that would be a good thing. I removed one
> from the lower corner just to see how it would be in the center place and
> discovered that the screw just popped through the metal tab on the other
> side. I suspect I'm missing more then the screw. I felt around the other
> part of the grill and could feel plastic holders on the other side of the
> sheet metal of the other screws but not on the missing middle screw.
>
> so my question is If i go to a parts store and show them my screw
> what do I call the other part I need to go on the other side of the metal
> tab? or, is this a part I can actually order from one of our venders next
> time I make a reasonable order.
>
> On a related question. I wanted to look at the top grill set up for
> rattle reduction but am not sure how it is connected. I feel what seems
> like slotted screws but I suspect they are just meant to look like that and
> actually the grill comes off in some other clever way.
>
> So lower and upper front grill fashioner info is greatly appreciated.
>
> I try to be very careful working with these plastic parts and
> greatly value the list tips!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 Westfalia GL Auto
>
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