Date:         Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:31:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear hatch
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi Dan,

I recommend trying new struts.  You can always have a spare ready if that isn’t it.  

Or, try struts from one of your other vans and see if it is healthy again.

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto 
Changed struts from GW in 2014 and still good. 



> On Sep 21, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Thank you all.
> 
> I will try some struts combinations.
> 
> The thing is ... the hatch does not go down if I stop pushing it, it stays,
> so I am safe here. It doesn't go up as easily as on my other vans and
> pulling it to close requires as much effort to push it to open.
> 
> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 11:14 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 2:11 PM Gil Ngai <gil@dayonemedia.ca> wrote:
>> 
>>> How do you tell which are the strong struts when buying them?
>>> Do you know where to get them?
>>> 
>> 
>> If I once knew which was which I've forgotten.  But Bus Depot can tell you
>> I'm pretty sure.
>> 
>> Yrs,
>> d
>>