Date:         Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:55:27 -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:  <BE63529D-66BF-47B2-8ABF-88A9BC235740@comcast.net>
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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 
>