Date:         Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear hatch
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca>
In-Reply-To:  <BEF39595-AD2E-4684-9015-097D3FD86D81@shaw.ca>
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Agreed, when my struts failed I was amazed at how heavy it was. 

Makes me think I should make and carry one of those PVC splits pipes to help hold it up during long weekends or if it fails unexpectedly.

Eric 


> On Sep 23, 2021, at 11:24 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> Eric,
> 
> My only contribution is to warn that the socket head machine screws holding the hinge to hatch and body are very , or I should say can be very, tight.
> I’ve had to use impact screwdriver, I mean the type you whack with heavy hammer to impact loosen  the fastener.
> 
> And I’ll second the comment about the hatch being heavier than you think.
> 
> Alistair 
> 
>> On Sep 23, 2021, at 8:04 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Guesses are good! 
>> 
>> I’m pretty baffled by my hatch hinges.  Fingers crossed I don’t have to figure them out in the future!
>> 
>> Luckily,  a friend replaced his when his son let the van roll down the driveway into a neighbor’s tree so I will turn to him for advice!  Now if only he was on the list to assist!
>> 
>> Eric  Caron 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 22, 2021, at 11:27 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> On 22 Sep , 2021, at 8:04 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> That seems like a bit of a reach.
>>> 
>>>     You’re probably right,, But I did say it was My Guess ~
>