Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:13:27 -0700
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sliding door lower track repair
Comments: To: thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <81F239F835784F05B618C437E74633AE@ZoltanHP>
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        How about using something like Kydex or Delrin instead of Metal ~

would think it easier to Work, just as tough & quieter ~


On 12 Feb , 2019, at 1:21 PM, thewestyman wrote:

> I am in the process of fixing one that already worked itself through.
> Will do it in two parts; there will be one piece of 1.5 inch wide 2mm thick
> piece and the other will be shaped to the remaining area that goes inward.
> The two pieces will be matching well enough not to leave a gap.
> I would have to clean and treat the old area before I would lay the plate on
> top.  Unfortunately this job is now delayed by the heavy snow we have here
> in WA state.
> Zoltan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan N
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:46 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Sliding door lower track repair
> 
> since there's a groove, we have the option of repairing le lower track or
> putting in a new one (both require welding)
> 
> I wonder if we just replace the bottom roller with a slightly larger one -
> will it work?