Hi Richard, Broke one of mine back in 2012. Accidentally let the door swing open unchecked when parked on a hill. I replaced with spare I had, pics etc here https://shufti.blog/2012/02/01/vanagon-front-door-check-strap/
Hope this helps Alistair
> On Sep 17, 2017, at 8:06 AM, Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote: > > 251 837 249 > > Is this a wear item? Is it adjustable? Who > know about it? > > One of my four front doors won't stay open > when parked on a slant--my '81 driver door, > which has 30 years of daily driving, so > being worn out is understandable. > > I rather be told by some one who has > experience than getting into the front door > to find I can't do anything, but replace. > > And what a part name! > > Richard |
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