I don't think plumber putty will work because it will dry out and get hard. Another option is taking the part to the plumbing section of a hardware store and look for o-ring or flat o-ring that fit.... I am sure that you will find an o-ring that fit... similar to these https://www.homedepot.com/s/flat%2520o%2520ring?NCNI-5
https://www.amazon.com/Beveled-Faucet-Washers-Screws-Assortment/dp/B074PZDTQL/ref=sr_1_40?_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Faucet+O-Rings&qid=1594225224&sr=8-40&ts_id=3226856011 https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Washers-Connector-Replacement-Faucets/dp/B07LH4BD5Y/ref=sr_1_51?_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Faucet+O-Rings&qid=1594225247&sr=8-51&ts_id=3226856011
On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 9:07 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > VW came back and said the part is discontinued and not available. Guess I > am back to the rubber gasket idea. I wonder if plumbers putty would work > better? > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:06 AM > *To:* David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> > *Cc:* Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > *Subject:* Re: washers > > or may be these? > Part #: 111837637 on this link > > https://www.mtmfg.com/vw/2290/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-Eurovan-Vent-Wing-Parts > > https://www.wagen-werks.com/vent-wing-pivot-rivet-kit-bug-pair/ > > On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 7:50 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > > Great suggestion, thanks. I just sent a message to the local VW dealer to > see if they can get them. If they cannot then I think your idea is a good > approach while I wait to see if Van Cafe gets them in stock. I tried using > silicone but that was useless. > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:48 AM > *To:* David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> > *Cc:* Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > *Subject:* Re: washers > > those washers are fiber and break easily when you take them out. I made > one with a piece of rubber from the bicycle inner tube. > if you don't want to wait, cut a square piece of rubber, make a hole to > fit, put it on and round it off with the tip of an X-acto knife. > > On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 5:38 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > > I just replaced the trim around the driver and passenger windows, > including the vent windows. When I took the vent window glass out on one > side two of the pressure washers crumbled. The only supplier I have found > is Van Cafe, and they are out of stock. Does anyone know of another source > or an alternative to using the pressure washers? > > Thanks > Dave B > Boise > > |
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