Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 09:20:01 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
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Stuart, last question, Can you describe the “outside seal”. Mine had nothing between the plate and glass. Maybe some hardened adhesive.
I’m looking forward to assembly and a sturdy lock.
I have the lock tight in my supplies so good with that.
eRic
> On Jun 9, 2021, at 1:50 AM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi Eric, I don't see any packing on that page, just the fuzzy strip for the sliding window channel. The kit includes the outside plate and seal along with the inner rubber seal. A piece of innertube should work fine. Just use a little blue (light hold) Loctite on the two screws when you reassemble it to the glass. Then it will stay tight.
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> Stuart
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:38 PM
> To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> Cc: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>; Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
>
> This is very helpful.
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> I think all I need is the gasket and I plan to try to make that out of an old inner tube. Nice to know I can order it though if needed. What is the “packing” for sliding glass window?
> Is that something for the outside?
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> From what I can tell I don’t need to purchase the full kit it is broken down into parts.
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> Great info.
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> Eric
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>> On Jun 8, 2021, at 10:15 PM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Of course Go Westy sells a repair kit. Unfortunately it's $79. Fixes both though https://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/23494/sliding-window-latch-fix-kit-?v=
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:01 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
>>
>> Eric,
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>> While I have slider windows and latches sitting here in the barn, and I’ve taken them apart a few times over the years, I can’t give you a definite answer right now.
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>> But if I was forced to guess, I’d say you’re right about the plastic/rubber gasket being worn out.
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>> Can you get replacement for that? I don’t know, hope others work chime in
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>> Ab
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>>> On Jun 8, 2021, at 6:48 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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>>> Hi folks,
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>>> So, years ago this list helped me tighten up my slider door window catch. Today I went to address it again as it is loose.
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>>> I took off the inner part using a nifty bent flat head screw driver I got from a free box a few years ago. It was perfect for the job. It is set up so the flat heads are in different orientation and bus works with the window.
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>>> But, when I exposed the two screws holding the catch to the window I found they could not be tightened enough to stop movement.
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>>> I plan to cut a rubber gasket to shim up the old one. I’m guessing it has lost some thickness over time.
>>>
>>> The outer piece easily came out. It looks like there might have been some type of adhesive there at one time.
>>>
>>> Anyone have some recommendations for me on re assembly so that it will tighten and have a good seal?
>>>
>>> Just checking in as just putting in the rubber shim is all I currently plan to do. I am not sure about an outer gasket or .
>>> sealant.
>>>
>>> Tips appreciated.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
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