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• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:38:48 -0500
  ...They supposedly can = > hold open the hatch even with a bike rack and bikes. > Unfortunately they are on back order for 2-3 months...
• Rear hatch needed on east coast...please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:47:13 -0400
  Well, I hoped I'd never be in this position, but I managed to muck up my rear hatch. It's an 83.5...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  2 Aug 1994 09:28:52 U
  ...RE>rear hatch struts joel wrote: >.. not even sure how they got my address. so buyer beware (?). Say, didn't these guys have a...
• non-technical - and I thought it didn't get better
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 14:43:44 -0700
  ...The doors and engine hatch are fixed closed but the back hatch open. Some engine detail, and the tires are soft, with tread. The...
• Re: ...no subject...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 22:28:03 UT
  Felix, Lots of places carry hatch cylinders that work - even J.C.Whitney. The last I got from The Bus Depot (www.busdepot.com...
• Re: westy bug screens into vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Mon, 1 May 2000 14:01:53 EDT
  Doug Demarest asks: >Will the side window and/or the rear hatch bug screens from a westy install >easily into a vanagon? Just thought...
• Re: Power Door Lock Consternation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 08:44:03 -0400
  ...I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The power door and mirror breaks were at...
• Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:56:32 -0400
  I saw one at a campout and can't find them on the Net. Anyone know where they are?
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 13:25:51 EST
  i have a top-of hatch mounted 3rd brake light for the vanagon if anyone is interested $30 takes it chris
• Re: Rear hatch grommet update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:57:24 -0400
  Being round, they also have no mechanism to ensure they are mounted such that they're unstressed with the hatch closed. Stressed rubber perishes...
• Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 20:56:42 -0800
  ...if it's sufficient to put an oily film on your back hatch, the cause will be obvious". Except ... it's not obvious! Not...
• Re: 3rd brake light?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:35:14 -0400
  ...I mounted it inside, though, and it shows through the hatch glass. Now ... some Vanagon owners purchased the VW logo replacement 3rd brake light...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:10:30 -0700
  ...Do > what's right and it'll work > properly." I must have 2 stronger ones because my hatch goes up with enough force to...
• Re: Rear hatch opener was Do you use TheSamba?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:34:44 -0700
  It's right there in the title line...rear hatch opener. On 4/28/2021 8:26 PM, OlRivrRat wrote: > Sure would be nice...
• Re: vanagon winter maladies
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:19:07 -0800
  At 11/25/2010 11:50 AM, miguel pacheco wrote: >How about failing rear hatch shocks, irritating bearing noise from >front heater motor, smell...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:47:25 -0600
  ...to believe there is a strut/s that would hold the hatch up, also not possible. The Gary Lee racks always come with the...
• more tidbits from Limbo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 13:43:11 CST
  ...so you have TWO rear hatches to open up. and, yes, there's still that one big window on each side. :) kinda neat looking...
• Re: kayak rack for eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:27:45 -0400
  ...FYI he had screw mounted a Yakima Rack on the rear hatch cover (low down) and used the Top Rear Rack and the hatch...
• Re: locked out
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 13:17:54 -0400
  ...The only way I know to do it is to lock the hatch while > it is open, throw the keys inside, and then shut...
• Re: Vanagon SIDE TENTS info please...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:04:42 -0400
  ...This is only $199 and > attaches to the rear hatch, possibly to the side. Although I > have never used this, I can see a...
• Re: Doors , hatches Available
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:36:19 EDT
  ...of a bunch of door > shells, and sliding doors, and rear hatches. If anyone wants one (or two) > for really, really cheap (free??), come...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:35:12 -0500
  ...I also had a non-operational rear hatch lock. All problems were traced to wire breaks. The power door and mirror breaks were at...
• Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:46:03 -0400
  ...VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener > > > > Awesome, thanks! > > > > On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 6:04 PM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > John...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 May 2010 22:19:19 -0700
  ...On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 9:54 PM, Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi Phil, > > The rear hatch on my 89...
• Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Luke
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:19:12 -0700
  ...On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM, Paul <wognacious@gmail.com> wrote: > Wow, those hatch lock extensions are expensive! Just go to...
• Re: Locks and keys
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Dec 1996 21:01:10 -0500
  ...I bought a used rear hatch lock so that I could install power door locks on it. Since this lock was different from the...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 06:56:13 +1200
  ...rivited to the licence plate hatch which will be trapped under the lower edge of the main rear hatch when closed. </div> <div>&nbsp...
• Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:24:49 -0400
  ...I'd hate to be the guy responsible for our local Vdub mechanic getting hurt by a hatchback ;) Roman
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:43 -0700
  If you know how to contact Hatcher send her over here. Please. On 10/30/09 10:13 AM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM...
• PARTS FS
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:44:50 -0400
  ...blue with blue interior 2 sliding side windows all glass rear hatch front 2 doors rear hubs front rotors gas tank front seats middle...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:52:52 -0400
  ...Do > >> what's right and it'll work > >> properly." > > > > > > > > I must have 2 stronger ones because my hatch goes > > up with enough force to...
• Re: Air Cooled Rear Hatch for sale
  Historical mailing list - tysonfroh
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:32:38 -0500
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• rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 17:42:05 -0400
  I'm convinced, I think I'll just buy new struts! Daryl Densford Blue '90 GL in NY
• doors
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 15:00:39 EDT
  will a 89 vanagon doors fit on a 81 I was told the front doors will work will the rear hatch work also? thanks...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:41:53 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On Sep 22, 2021, at 2:29 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > The hatch on my van feels like it...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:16:36 -0700
  ...The old ones had just gotten tired, and would not hold the hatch up. I just got whatever was available at some place like...
• Re: New Bike Rack available
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:57:15 -0400
  ...The bikes >are carried on an arm that keeps them centred in front of the rear hatch. >The arm can be swivelled out of...
• Re: rear hatch struts report
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 19:51:42 -1000
  ...rear hatch struts report > After all the rear hatch talk recently I thought I would give a quick > report. I considered getting the medium...
• Rear Wiper Motor Fizzle/Sizzle 91 Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:13:16 -0600
  ...Texas rainstorm the rear wiper quit and my wife reported "burning smells" from rear hatch. I did my best to ensure that power was...
• Re: Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:32:56 -0400
  ...As a general rule, I HIGHLY recommend replacing hatch struts in pairs, and not mixing an old and a new strut. If the used...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 15:51:46 MST
  ...So I can open the hatch, but I remove the bikes > if I am stopped for the night any place where I would have...
• Re: Need Rear Gate Struts, reply
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:13:45 EDT
  ...They will hold the hatch open even when it is less than a foot ajar! It takes a good grunt to close it when...
• Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 23:26:19 -0400
  ...I found what professed to be stronger than original strut replacements for my rear hatch ('80 Vanagon) for around $20 each. If anyone knows...
• Rear hatch lock source
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:00:43 -0400
  ...I need to replace my non-power lock machanism in the hatch with one that will accept the actuator rod from the new lock...
• Re: New Rear Door Struts?
  Historical mailing list
  31 Mar 1996 08:52:33 GMT
  ...Little hatchback struts are about $20 - $40/pr. so it wouldn't surprise me if a Vanagon's are big coin, since I imagine...
• Hatch struts revisited: to use Heavy duty struts or not
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 13:08:04 -0800
  In case anyone may be interested, It has been a week now that I replaced my hatch struts. As many may know the right...
• NVC: Volvos.....again.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:18:32 -0500
  ...Well i have found myself in a situation that requires me to find a new rear hatch for my 1985 Volvo 245 Station Wagon...
• Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:12:13 -0800
  ...I am speculating that the one with the smooth oval end is for the rear hatch whilst the two pronged deal is for the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:51:05 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Gasketage A couple years ago, my van was struck by a parked 70s bay window VW bus which had been struck by...
• Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:57:31 -0700
  ...replacing parts and getting things to fit again, but the rear hatch doesn't seal as tightly as it used to and I get...
• Cargo Locks
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 08:27:47 -0700 (PDT)
  > Does anyone have a recomendation on a source for the >large, rectangular, cargo-hatch locks that go on the under-bed >doors of my...
• Middle Seat for Slae/Trade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 May 1995 13:01:11 -0500
  ...Oh yeah before I forget: (Amusing story) On my recent trip across the country, I started to notice spots on the lower hatch of...
• Re: rear hatch seal.
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 22 May 1996 12:14:21 -0700 (PDT)
  And Gregor Durstewitz thus wrote: > > hatch seal for my 73 westy. Is there any secret concerning the installation ? > I suppose I just pull out...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:59:37 EDT
  ...I haven't tried the hatch lock yet. BenT Keyes
• Re: rear window leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 22:37:32 -0600
  ...The rear pad and insulating cover over the engine hatch is wet by the right rear window each time it rains. Doesn't appear...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 12:09:43 -0600
  ...Tom-reason I have not installed a rear hatch interior opener yet.
• 195R-14 HANKOOK RA08
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 23:12:57 -0700
  Hello, Does anybody know if the the��195R-14 HANKOOK RA08 fit in the spare hatch?� Scott Greiner Mesa, AZ 1982 Westy AHU
• Re: Rear hatch ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:52:58 +0000
  I did the same thing as Loren, except added a nut on either side to prevent the turnbuckle from turning. tabe johnson/90MV
• Re: locking engine hatch
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 20:31:18 -0700 (PDT)
  Tad, I saw a locking engine latch in BusBoys catalog for $79.00, OUCH! I thought it might be a misprint. Ted Morrison
• Re: opening rear hatch from inside van
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:59:05 EDT
  I would also like to know how to go about making this modification. -Loretta 87 Syncro 90 GL 82 Westy