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Date:         Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:13:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: How to instal the plastic seat slide guide?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <9828A982-7254-4621-B76F-0B56C5244B1B@comcast.net>
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Eric! Don’t!

Don’t be like me for gods sake

:-)

It doesn’t improve , it makes it harder to slide seat.

:-)

Ab

> On Mar 13, 2023, at 6:58 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > Yup! > > I was tempted to do that! But, you said only one in your post and on the sites it specifies one per seat. I was still tempted to try two but after putting in one it was so nice. From loose and rocking to just perfect. So, I put away my extra one for another day or when one of the other ones wear out. > > It was kind of amazing, the improvement. > > Still hard to only use one! I want symmetry, and I like overkill. > > Eric > > >> On Mar 13, 2023, at 8:55 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: >> >> Good news. >> >> Years ago, when I was young and ignorant, I mean more ignorant, I tried putting in the plastic slider things in both rails. Thinking if one is good then… >> >> Nope >> >> >> Just one is fine, two kinda binds with no improvement. >> >> >> Ab >> >>>> On Mar 13, 2023, at 4:20 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> Perfect, >>> >>> Success! And, the seat that once rocked and made noise is solid, smooth and still slides nicely. And, now I can feel if a seat is missing the guide. >>> >>> Thanks Alistair and another list success. >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Mar 13, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: >>>> >>>> Eric, >>>> >>>> Take seat out, slip the plastic guide in one of the tracks on the van, split facing to the rear. Push in all the way until it latches in position. >>>> Then seat back in >>>> That’s it. >>>> >>>> Alistair >>>> >>>>>> On Mar 13, 2023, at 5:34 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> OK folks, >>>>> >>>>> I watched the GW video on this and it didn’t help as it was just a flash at the end with no description. >>>>> >>>>> I’m asking about the plastic strip you can get from places like Vanagain that works with the front seats. One per seat. It should help I think with seat rock and slide. >>>>> >>>>> I have some I purchased from Ken a long long time ago. And now I’d like to install and see if it improves things on my 84. >>>>> >>>>> But, I need a tip or clue on where this thing is supposed to be placed. I have not found the old one so maybe missing or just hidden. >>>>> >>>>> This is a long thin strip of plastic that is split on one end. >>>>> >>>>> I’m hoping someone out there can give me a description on placement and orientation and such. >>>>> >>>>> Appreciatively! >>>>> >>>>> Eric Caron >>> >


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