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Date:         Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:11:42 -0800
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Sliding door bearing
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hi all,


I recently replaced the bearings on the sliding door (a 1988 tintop van).
The lower bearing (vertical) was worn to the nub, it was replaced 3 years
ago with a plastic/Derin bearing. On my other van it was replaced with an
aluminum one 12 years ago and is still working fine.


I'd think the plastic/Derin one is not as good as the OEM aluminum one
*(tempted
to say it's bad).*


How about you? Any experience to share?
I am looking for a couple of aluminum ones... maybe Ken Wilford can help...


(The vertical shiny one on the left of the picture)
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=2345938


thanks,


dan
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