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Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 22:33:32 -0600
...I bought generic struts from Auto Zone seven years ago at about $22.00 each and they're still holding the hatch up and...
Re: bike rack
Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:25:30 -0400
...It is adaptable > for van > hatches, trunks, etc. The problem is that when I've used it on the > Westfalia, it has left an...
Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:55:35 -0400
...If it's strong enough to open it on its own once unlocked then I figure it'll make a loaded hatch easier at...
Re: Rear hatch vibration Why all vanagon sound alike
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:30:07 -0400
...12:37: > > Hi Eric - > > I have a rubberized outdoor carpet that sits flat between the rear cushion > and the hatch. It covers most of...
ventilation and hatch security
Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:03:13 -0700
...http://www.oldvolks.com/Events/BBB/2000Photo/ While there I got the name of a man who makes a hatch latch. It is a...
Re: rear hatch struts, color + friday
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 10:42:22 -0400
> So has anyone tried to use one of the extra heavy Bus Depot has > with one of his regular hatch struts (in combinatioin)...???? It...
Re: oil all over rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - -------------
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:59:46 -0400
...At the end of the drive, the rear > hatch was covered in a thin film of what appears to be motor oil. > Even the...
Re: Late model hatch lock in 83-earlier hatch?
Historical mailing list - Ben
Tue, 2 Jul 2013 13:04:19 -0700
Perhaps, something as simple as a step drill bit plus the indent method in my previous post is good enough. Bits like these: http...
Re: Rear hatch - adding inside release
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 5 Dec 2010 20:19:08 -0500
...2010, Rob wrote: >I took pictures of getting to the rear hatch lock from the bottom and >adding an inside release. I put the...
Re: rear hatch lock extension
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:11:44 -0600
...The other end is bent at a right-angle and it replicates the > striker, so the latch on the hatch now attaches to that...
Re: interior panels
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 01:45:10 -0500
In a message dated 97-10-30 11:57:51 EST, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes regarding the reat hatch panel: << I'm going to...
Re: Flow Through Ventilation Tip
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sun, 26 Jul 1998 22:45:52 -0700
...The rear hatch or lid is then closed >normally and clicks into the other end of the gizmo. The hatch can then be >locked...
Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:55:45 -0400
...If the power locks are down, then you are going to have to pull the interior panel for the rear hatch and move the...
Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:55:46 -0700
...Rear hatch just barely does a good job >> sealing. I can see that the hatch is not quite aligned perfectly and I have >> fiddled...
Re: rear hatch opener
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:08:42 -0500
...Jim On Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 3:58 AM Bill Berg <overthehillbill@gmail.com> wrote: > I made my rear hatch opener with a...
Re: material for new rear hatch panel?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 06:38:45 -0700
...On Fri, 2011-07-08 at 08:37 -0400, The Bus Depot wrote: > > The interior panel on the hatch in Mellow Yellow has cracked...
Re: Driver's door lock info?
Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 20:08:46 EDT
...Open the rear hatch, and turn the lock > to the locked position with the hatch still open. Now throw the keys in the > back...
Re: Doors , hatches Available
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:25:20 EDT
...Doors , hatches Available > > > In a message dated 9/26/07 2:31:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > vw.doka@GMAIL.COM writes: > > > > I'm...
Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:39:03 -0700
...I'd hate to be the guy responsible for our > local Vdub mechanic getting hurt by a hatchback ;) > > > > Roman > -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky...
Re: IRT rear ended '83 watercooled.
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Wed, 29 Oct 1997 09:22:40 -0500
...same for the tail light assembly. >> junkyards.....and yes the hatch is universal, '80-'91. chris
Anyone using Yakima racks on Rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - Garrick Chang
Wed, 13 May 1998 23:03:24 -0800
I saw a Westy not too long ago with Yakima racks mounted on the rear hatch. They were the non-raingutter type and they...
Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:15:28 -0700
I replaced mine about 5 years ago, and they are still so strong that my wife has a little trouble shutting the hatch. Bill...
how to ship a rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 21:04:13 -0500
...How come when I contact online shipping companies I'm getting quotes for $400 to ship a rear hatch? Obviously larger in dimensions but...
Re: rear brakes ?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:54:05 +0000
I recall the last 928 had some odd locking protocol where if you locked the hatch with the key, but then opened the door...
Re: Headlight grill/hatch light switch
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:18:09 -0700
...On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 6:21 PM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@comcast.net> wrote: > I've never seen that hatch light switch on...
Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:47:20 -0400
...Speaking of the rear hatch, by the way, we have also just started importing this rear hatch lock extension for the Vanagon: http://www...
Re: Comments, opinions, etc. appreciated
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:35:52 -0700
...that's the back hatch window. >> > > Those old busses are really strange - how'd they put the back hatch > window just behind the driver...
rear window defogger wire path?
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:52:00 -0600
I'm finally checking out the rear hatch goodies on my '87 syncro Westy that I bought 5 months ago.... The rear wiper motor...
Re: Rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:30 -0400
...warn that the socket head machine screws holding the hinge to hatch and body are very , or I should say can be very, tight...
Re: Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 22:38:40 -0700
...Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy > Bobby wrote: > <<Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy. Please visit my site...
Re: Rear Hatch Lock
Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 13:26:12 +0000
...Leave the hatch lock in the open position ( manual is at home) so that it is only locked by the central lock system. It...
Re: Rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:37:06 -0700
...if the hatch is going down slowly slowly and slowly then new struts are in order. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 8:30...
Re: rear hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 16:28:31 -0700
...rear hatch struts >Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 18:06:42 -1000 > >So, awhile back we had this discussion about rear hatch struts... at...
Re: Racks
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Mon, 3 May 1999 12:08:41 -0700
...Don't forget that your back hatch will be forever heavy with the paulchen and will require alternate supports to help the struts. However...
FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:28:11 -0800
...12 front door handle w/o keys ($25 each) 4 sliding door handles w/o keys ($40 each) 5 rear hatch locks w/ matching...
Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:47:44 -0600
I've used a Hollywood bike rack that has straps that hook to the top of the hatch and to the bumper. It works...
Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:56:03 -0700
...Anyway, I have both manual & power rear hatch locks. Found the ones on the manual lock. However, locks with central locking has me baffled...
Re: rear hatch airlock turnbuckle bracket thing...huh???
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:51:44 -0500
...trying to find > a > turnbuckle that would fit over the rear hatch lock posts... nada... > what > are you guys using? i've already wasted...
Re: Keep Rear Hatch Open with Bike Rack attached?
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 4 Sep 2005 07:09:44 -0600
...New stock hatch struts will keep it up with the bike rack empty. That's the setup on my '87 syncro. The struts are...
major hatch strut question
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 5 May 2001 20:13:02 -0700
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Re: Clean Yur Trough!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:07:32 -0800
...On Nov 16, 2016 6:09 PM, "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > The leaf catching section of the rear hatch is above the...
Re: Interior Modifications
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:40:48 -0400
...Are some other models different? > > BTW, since putting on new hatch struts, I've had no need for a hatch prop. > > mcneely > > --
Cut on the dotted line?
Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
Wed, 6 Sep 2000 12:06:44 -0400
Howdy! Whilst cleaning out my Vanagon on Monday between thunderstorms, I had opened the engine hatch to have a look at things. After closing...
Re: Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 14 Feb 2000 13:51:33 -0800
Keith Adams wrote: > > What are the best replacement hatch struts, without breaking the bank? They are all good as long as you get the...
Re: Rare Rear Hatch Extension > Photo ad on VWPlanet
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:11:24 -0500
...Looks to me that it would work on a small hatch all > the way up to a Vanagon. Maybe Eurovan. Condition about 8 out...
Hatch lock extensions back in stock
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Aug 2003 14:02:48 -0600
We just received a shipment of hatch lock extensions from Germany. This is the same exact part that was sold through Westfalia in Germany...
Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:56:31 -0400
...It mounts nicely direct on the glass with two (2) straps attached to rear hatch, top and two (2) straps attached to rear hatch...
What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Roland
Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:35:22 -0700
Confession time folks! About 1/2 the time I drive off with the rear hatch part-way open. It won't fit in the...
Flow Through Ventilation Tip
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Sun, 26 Jul 1998 22:52:28 -0500
...The rear hatch or lid is then closed normally and clicks into the other end of the gizmo. The hatch can then be locked...
Re: Engine Comartment Lid
Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
Sat, 25 Nov 2000 17:53:36 EST
...Any suggestions to tighten it down.. >> one lid fits all from 80-'91. >> My '80 Westy has an all-metal engine bay hatch -- and...
Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 4 Jun 2017 18:41:27 -0700
Not quite roman, Do the vector analysis noting where the shock struts mount to hatch and to body. If the struts were connected to...
Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:50:33 -0500
...Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail? At 08:24 AM 3/5/2002, The Bus Depot wrote: >Why did VW switch to...
Re: Solar Shower &Water Storage Tank for Luggage Bin
Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 13:51:08 -0800
...I put it on top of my open hatch and shower behind the van... works great. You can either use a prop to keep...
Great Vendor Response was Weird Hatch Struts?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:33:52 -0700
Last week I wrote about the rear hatch struts for my Vanagon that were purchased from GoWesty. They had attachment points that were not...
Re: problematic rear "hatch"
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:52:06 PST
In rebuilding the back end of my van (after the fire) the PO put in Volvo shock absorbers (struts) on the rear door hatch...
Re: Problems with THE BUS DEPOT - Rear Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
Sat, 16 Sep 2000 11:21:06 -0400
...At first they took a bit of brute force to bring down the hatch but now it's perfect. I would say that Bus...
Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:06:08 -0600
...drives I've been getting grey oily spots >> on my >> rear hatch! I believe its unburnt fuel!! Possible bad injector/s. Was >> thinking having...
Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:34:58 EDT
...hook and one open J hook already to use ! >>>>>Wow, those hatch lock extensions are expensive! Just go to your local hardware and buy...
A sad tale
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 1 Aug 1996 11:33:07 -0700
...Well it turns out that one of the shop guys had backed it into the yard fence and two bolts hit the back hatch...
Re: Fw: Rear hatch screen.
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Thu, 11 May 2000 20:45:31 +0200
...Would the rear hatch screen out of an 82 fit a 90 > > > GL??? > > > > > > Adam Puzerewski > > > 81 westy > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Charles Matson <chmat@earthlink...