Date:         Mon, 27 Apr 1998 09:39:52 -0400
Reply-To:     scharff@ENG.KNS.COM
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From:         Gregg Scharff <scharff@ENG.KNS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Skylight Installation Question
Comments: To: JordanVw <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
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JordanVw wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-04-24 19:09:23 EDT, dane714@WORLDNET.ATT.NET writes:
>
> << The new skylight came with two white plastic "wheels"
>  or "washers" that are about the size of a Lifesaver candy.
>
>  What are those for??? >>
>
> the rollers for the track ....the arms that lift the skylite sit in a
> track...the rollers wear out and break.  replace them..

PLEASE READ!

Note to all,
        I just installed my new skylight from Ron @ the Bus Depot and with it I
received an instruction sheet showing where to install the
"lifesaver-sized" spacers. They go between the pop-top and the two
hinges (1 per hinge). !!!The existing screws are now too short, so
purchase two new ones (1/4 inch longer carriage screws, they might be
12-24 size??) from a local hardware store!!! If it is this odd size save
yourself the trouble from going to those mega stores like "Home Depot"
and see a real human being at a real local hardware store (why do you
think they are called hardware stores!).

         You must unscrew the hinge mounting screw (the one fastening it to the
fibreglass pop-top) and remove the hinge. Place the "lifesaver" sized
spacer(s) between the hinge mount(s) and the pop-top, install the
screw(s) and tighten. For much more detail call Ron and have him fax or
mail you the instruction sheet,so you will have an exact illustration of
where they go.

        For some reason there is something slightly different in this
aftermarket design that requires the hinges to sit slightly higher than
with the stock one. Don't worry about this difference because once
installed everything fits well. I would have liked to compare the new
skylight to an OEM one but my Westy only had duct taped plexiglass
installed as a poor replacement by the PO. The new skylight is a
welcomed improvement.

Gregg (Conshohocken, Pa.)
'85 Westy