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Date:         Wed, 7 Oct 1998 17:17:05 -0700
Reply-To:     Bryan <bryan459@PACBELL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Bryan <bryan459@PACBELL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Temperature Sensative Sliding Door
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Wil,


I have the same problem with my 87 Westy.


Looking forward to the replies.


Bryan


Wil Barker wrote:
>
> I have an '85 Westy and as I live in NJ this is the time of year when
> the temp starts to dip into the 40's [F].  Pretty much as soon as the temp
> drops to 49 degees the sliding door will not close easily from the inside.
> I must get out and close it with two hands (one at the front and one
> pressing at
> the back).  What's up with this???   Is it just the grease viscosity on the
> rear
> latch mechanizim?  Is the door a giant bi-metal thermometer?
> Is this a feature or a bug?
>
> Anyone else experience this fun?
>
> - Wil
> '85 Westy
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