Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2020 19:51:06 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: My door fell off last night
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I’m posting more of Erin’s pics to blog
https://shufti.blog/2020/03/30/vanagon-erins-door/
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> On Apr 5, 2020, at 5:39 PM, Erin Daniels <eirejammer@gmail.com> wrote:
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> It might have to do with those bolts. We had to adjust those a bit in the process. I only replaced the one roller bearing
>
>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 5:18 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Hi Erin,
>>
>> there are three bolts you accessed for the rear hinge from under the slider door panel.
>>
>> If I’m remembering correctly there is some ability to adjust the door height with those three bolts. Once the door is aligned you still may have to adjust that door pin or bolt as Stuart described.
>>
>> When I replaced my hinge and put on new bearings, things lined up well with some practice. But I still needed to free up the pin that holds the rear of my door to get it to shut and open smoothly.
>> I think it would be great to have you share the pics as those on the list that can see them can confirm if the hinge is ok.
>>
>> I suspect the GW video might give you something to compare to.
>>
>> And how to adjust that rear door pin is in the archives from when this list guided me through it.
>>
>> Eric Caron
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>>
>>
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>>>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 7:57 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>>> Is the latch latching fully? If you push on the rear of the door from inside does it stay latched? You can move the latch position down a bit by loosening the two screws, which unfortunately requires a very large Phillips screwdriver (maybe you can rent or borrow one from you friendly auto parts store), and moving it down a bit. It could have been moved up a bit from carrying the extra weight of the door that the worn roller wasn't.
>>>
>>> Stuart
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Erin Daniels <eirejammer@gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 4:09 PM
>>> To: stuartmacm@gmail.com
>>> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>>> Subject: Re: My door fell off last night
>>>
>>> I’m working on it right now. It appears that there is something missing from the latch. I installed the big roller after taking off the slider panel and the hing. The door shuts now but it’s hanging a tiny bit low on the hinge side. I wonder if that’s related to the missing piece on the hing? And I wonder if that’s why the door fell off?
>>>
>>>> On Apr 4, 2020, at 3:07 PM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Erin,
>>>> Everyone needs a basic set of tools. You need this one: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-kit-with-case-130-pc-63248.html?_br_psugg_q=tool+kit You'll be surprised how many times you'll use it!
>>>>
>>>> Stuart
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Erin Daniels
>>>> Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2020 11:20 AM
>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>> Subject: Re: My door fell off last night
>>>>
>>>> Hi! I ordered the bearings bundle package from Go Westy via my local VW mechanic shop which is currently closed for the pandemic. Yesterday, thankfully it was not raining I rode my bike five miles each way to the shop. They had left the box on the wheel well of a VW van named Cosmos on the street in front of the closed shop front, so that felt kind of like a treasure hunt.
>>>> I’m hoping to install the bearings today but the rain is starting up and since I have zero tools here I’m waiting on someone who does have tools. So far I have two different people on the line who have the correct tools and are willing to help. Now it’s just a matter of dodging the rain and waiting on them to come through. If I had the tools I’d be staring on it right now on my own. Unfortunately I have to wait for someone else. I don’t mind standing in the rain personally, I’d like to get this done ASAP. I intend to do this today or tomorrow no matter what. Thanks again everyone for your help and input.
>>>>
>>>>> On Apr 4, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Erin,
>>>>>
>>>>> What’s the scoop, any progress with door?
>>>>>
>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mar 30, 2020, at 2:28 PM, Erin Daniels <eirejammer@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyone ever have their sliding door fall off? I have an ‘85 vanagon. Last night I got home and went to open the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now. My mechanic is closed but he said I could still buy parts from them this week if I need. I’d like to fix this on my own anyway. So I’m going to do some research. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>>>>>> Thanks everyone. Hope you’re all holding up ok Erin
>>>>
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