Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:59:13 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: noisy hatch struts
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Hey any updates from the original poster on the solution?
Eric Caron
> On Aug 25, 2023, at 3:52 PM, Adam Grove <roverini@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> You could also check the pivot points and lube them. Try switching right to
> left and see if that changes things. Remove it and see if opening and
> when closing the hatch does the noise change?
>
> Agree with others - not too expensive and they are wear and tear items.
>
> On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:42 AM Steven Brower <
> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com> wrote:
>
>> I got it. I would just replace the strut- they’re cheap.
>>
>> Steven Brower
>>
>>
>> BPL R & D
>> Brooklyn Navy Yard
>> 63 Flushing Avenue
>> Building 280, Suite 521
>> Brooklyn, NY 11205
>> (347) 223-8877
>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com
>> browerproplab.com
>>
>>> On Aug 25, 2023, at 12:24 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I did not get your original query. I would have done what you did, so
>> have
>>> nothing further to suggest.
>>>
>>>> On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:12 AM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Got your email and I would have tried what you have already done.
>>>> Sorry, got nothing else.
>>>>
>>>> -Dick W.-
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>> Sent: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:16:52 -0400 (EDT)
>>>> Subject: noisy hatch struts
>>>>
>>>> So, am I the only one who has experienced this problem?Noone has any
>>>> comments//
>>>> Is anyone getting this or my original post??
>>>> Here is the original post.
>>>> Hi all.One of my hatch struts has started making a horrible squeaking
>>>> noise. A loud noise. I tried greasing the lower attachment point and
>> using
>>>> lube and penetrating spray on the piston. Nothing has worked. Any
>> ideas
>>>> on this one??
>>>> BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I need a spare
>> set.
>>>>
>>>> Please post if you received this. Even if you don't have a solution.
>>>> When I asked if anybody got it,only 2 replied came back.
>>>> Dave B.the Boston one
>>>>
>>
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