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Source Sliding Window Guides?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:18:32 -0700
Does anyone have a source for the sliding window track guides/plugs? Or a couple of pairs I can buy? Or can someone recommend...
adjusting sliding door height
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 10:31:30 -0700
hi all, does have a link on how to adjusted sliding door height front and rear? (beside the Bentley)... it's not aligned when...
sliding door
Historical mailing list - michael osweiler
Sat, 5 Sep 1998 19:12:41 -0500
My sliding door on my 89 syncro has a tendency to slide open while we are driving it. Has anyone experienced this and how...
Sliding door not latching
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 00:09:35 -0800
My sliding door it not latching (consistently) at the rear latch. Sometimes it does, sometimes it does not. Can anyone offer suggestions on what...
Sliding door extended swing
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:18:00 -0700
I recall being able to buy a longer sliding door swing arm someplace, but can't remember the vender. Anyone know where you can...
Sliding door popping open
Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:14:20 -0500
Hello All, Does anyone else have problems with the sliding door popping open on very cold days? Or does anyone know the fix? Thanks...
sliding door - Bowden cable adjustment
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Sat, 14 Oct 2000 12:26:34 -0500
howdy 83.5 westy, panel removed on sliding door my sliding door opens only when I reach in and pull a spring-held lever...
Re: FS tan sliding door
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:34:21 EDT
In a message dated 8/29/02 12:16:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, icculus22420@YAHOO.COM writes: > I have a tan sliding door...
sliding window spacers
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:51:43 -0700
...to the bottom of the sliding windows? I've reviewed many conversations in the archives about problems with sliding windows not locking, but they...
Sliding Door Silencer?
Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
Tue, 11 Apr 1995 22:23:54 -0700 (PDT)
I need to redirect this question - I asked about what type of lubricant might make the sliding door quieter and it got focused on...
Sliding side window removal
Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
Fri, 11 May 2001 01:00:45 -0400
...No problemo except for the sliding side window. My friend, who is working where the windows get tinted told me to remove this sliding...
Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 19 May 2002 22:40:26 -0600
Javier wrote: "purpose of the rear handle in the inside panel of the sliding door" Is the handle you are talking about black metal...
WTB: good used sliding door seal
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:36:02 -0400
...Does anyone have a hood sliding door seal that will fit my 84 Westy? -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
side sliding window latches...
Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:12:00 EDT
i have a newly acquired 1986 vanagon gl, and need to replace the latches that keep the side sliding windows closed. what is recommended...
WANTED: GRAY VINYL SLIDING DOOR PANEL
Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 23:39:49 -0400
Anyone have a gray vinyl sliding door panel in good shape? Replacing the panel on my 87 syncro. Willing to pay reasonable price. Thanks...
Re: door handle for sliding side door
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 26 Jun 2004 15:39:38 -0700
That's circa 1986 and up USED? > Does anyone have a door handle for the sliding side door on a vanagon for > sale or...
Sliding Door Contacts
Historical mailing list - jbange
Wed, 9 Mar 2005 14:20:21 -0800
Anyone know where to find a set of sliding door contacts? I can find plenty of aftermarket crap, but I'd prefer to use...
Sliding Door Hinge Torsional Spring
Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 09:11:32 +0700
Hi, My syncro sliding door did not be popped up after openned. I found that torsional spring was released (no load) however pin still...
Re: sliding window latches
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:08:48 -0500
...sliding window latches > Anyone know how to tighten the sliding window latches? > Mine are a bit loose and I don't see an obvious...
FS: Camper sliding side windows
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:17:53 -0500
I have two sets of camper sliding side windows for sale. These are the special windows which will accept the mosquito screens, only installed...
Re: Sliding rear window
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:39:19 -0500
...FS Sliding REAR window? >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com > >A few weeks ago I picked up a sliding window for the...
Sliding door differences
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Wed, 11 Dec 1996 22:32:49 -0000
The information sources say that the sliding door was improved in 1985 or 1986. What was done and can you tell by looking which...
Sliding window opener
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 16:26:29 -0400
How do you take off the sliding window opener? The black plastic thing you slide down to move the window back. Any suggestions? Adam...
sliding door pops open
Historical mailing list - Shadow
Tue, 6 Nov 2001 06:53:41 -0800
I'm having trouble with my sliding door on my 90 westy camper,it snaps open often and often won't close all the...
Squeaky sliding windows
Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 08:53:29 -0800
Anybody know of a quick fix for very squeaky sliding windows? Ours kind of screech in our Westy. Never had a problem in our...
Lubrication of sliding door - How to?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 15 May 2007 16:17:26 +0000
What is the best way to lubricate the sliding door? Mine has gotten very noisy and feels like the wheel at the bottom is...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:57:40 -0700
Hey Richard, the OP might be also be missing the little plastic part at the bottom leading edge of the sliding glass. I think...
Power Door Locks-----------Sliding door power lock question
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 09:45:42 -0800
It would be really sweet if i could install a power lock in my sliding door and be able to lock/unlock it via...
Re: Central Locks..
Historical mailing list
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:00:44 EDT
Mark, I have found this problem, normally, to be that the sliding door has moved a little over time and the contacts for the...
Sliding Door Problem
Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:00:41 -0600
The sliding door on my '87 vanagon has suddenly started to pop open on its own while the vehicle is moving. Is there some...
for sale: vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 13:28:14 EDT
for sale; vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens. fit ALL vanagons. from westys. include rubber seal. easy to pop in w/ basic tools (screwdriver...
Re: sliding window lock
Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
Thu, 23 May 2002 00:31:36 -0500
...sliding window lock My passenger side sliding window lock is jammed open. Is it possible to remove it without taking the entire window out...
sliding door quieting
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:47:13 -0700
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/vanagon-sliding-door-quietening-hack/ It was done on the improved post-'85 style doors, but I...
Re: Sliding Door Bumper Strip
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 19:46:10 +0000
Link please? -- David /NJ 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" > A few days ago I got my new sliding door bumper strip from Camelback VW > in...
Re: Sliding Door Handles
Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:17:47 -0800
...Sliding Door Handles > > Morning Listees! > Would I be wise to buy a used sliding door handle > as an onboard spare for my '85 Westy...
Sliding Door Handle -84
Historical mailing list - karen davis
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 01:07:20 +0000
My sliding door handle broke. I replaced it with a new one. How does one stop the sliding door handle from wiggling? My panel...
'89 GL sliding side window...can they come off while on van???
Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
Fri, 13 Apr 2001 18:57:26 -0400
Howdy, just kickin the idea of removing the side sliding glass (the glass that actually does the sliding). Can this be removed while glass...
Sliding Door Handles
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 08:36:00 -0700
Morning Listees! Would I be wise to buy a used sliding door handle as an onboard spare for my '85 Westy? Seems like I...
WTB Sliding Door Lock+Key or Whatever parts i need to fix
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 17:00:34 -0800
I would like to buy any parts i need to fix my sliding door lock i dont know if it needs a key made...
Re: Need a sliding door lock mechanism
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 5 May 2020 10:02:39 -0700
hi Steve, remove the sliding door panel and inspect the mechanism from inside and lube it... there's a cable running from front to...
Re: Double Sliding Doors
Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
Mon, 9 Oct 1995 14:57:18 -0700 (PDT)
i have seen pictures of a 1965 european panal van with double sliding doors. fron what i have found out, they were available as...
Re: doors/slidingdoor
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Mar 1997 23:16:36 -0500 (EST)
...jasisr@cybernet.dk (Jan Israelsen) writes: << In the fear of getting lynched, has anyone installed doors instead of the slidingdoor???? >> How? and Why?? chris
sliding window rain screen - improved
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:47:26 -0800
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ alistair
Re: sliding door... please help
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 4 Dec 2016 09:36:37 -0800
http://www.shapeways.com/product/F5ZZVRAEG/sliding-door-bump-stop-251-843-875?awc=6920_1480872944_27ad93428c9c12c6654a56b07df2eddc&utm_source=affiliatewindow&utm_medium=affiliate&utm...
sliding door
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 5 May 2019 14:37:00 +0000
...Got an 87 van and the sliding door doesn't unlatch. Twist the handle and nothing releases. Besides cleaning all the electrical grounds does...
Re: Wannabus? Found a '71 for ya.
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 6 Feb 1996 15:56:01 CST6CDT
On 6 Feb 96, Jack Stafford wrote: > California car, panel van, walk-thru, with 2 sliding > doors. It can't have 2 sliding doors...
interior panel, sliding door
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Fri, 11 Jul 1997 03:09:23 -0700 (PDT)
How does one go about removing the interior panel on the sliding door w/o damaging anything. I need to access the handle which...
WTB: sliding glass window pane
Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
Wed, 30 Dec 1998 08:39:53 EST
WTB: sliding glass window pane only, Have all other parts. Using Plexiglas right now WTB: the bulb sockets for the rear l&r sidemarkers...
84 sliding door handle
Historical mailing list - b smith
Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:21:10 EDT
I am looking for an 84 vanagon sliding door handle, does anyone have one for little or no money? Thanks b _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email...
sliding door
Historical mailing list - Ron Basara
Wed, 4 Oct 2000 23:04:16 EDT
My 85 Vanagon GL has a dented sliding door, I found someone with a door from an 84 westfalia. Will the 84 fit onto...
Passenger door and sliding door needed in central PA
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Sat, 3 May 2008 15:18:51 -0400
A listember here at Grammy Groses Buses in Beaverton, PA is in need of a passenger and sliding door for an '85. Does anybody...
Re: Sliding window screens
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 17 Mar 97 08:42:18 CST
...passenger door (listed in JC Whitney) Winston-Salem, NC 27107 and screen for sliding door with zipper (910) 769-2427 down the middle. the...
Sliding Door: Lock Knob (inside)
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 16 Jun 2003 01:54:13 -0700
My lock knob, for the sliding door, from the inside, the little black thing that slides along a curved opening in the sheet metal...
Re: Vangon Sliding Door
Historical mailing list
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:24:21 EST
...I have acquired a replacement sliding door for > mine, which has some rust issues. > > The door is from an '84 Westy. Looking at ETKA...
Sliding Door Busses - Real Life
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 Jun 1995 21:12:42 -0700 (PDT)
Hi, Tonight I met a guy with a '65 sliding door panel! He's living in it right now, and it has a west...
Sliding Door Lock Knob, Interior
Historical mailing list - Chris
Wed, 12 Jul 2000 11:05:04 -0700
The button on the lock on the inside of the sliding door of my '88 Westy has fallen off and gotten lost. It's...
Re: ISO Sliding Window Latch
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 5 May 2001 09:47:19 -0500
The little sliding door latch has a screw up through the bottom. You need a little 90 Degree straight slot screwdriver to get at...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:20:16 -0700
...http://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/3990/sliding-window-screen-lh-rh-?v= Stuart > On Jun 20, 2018, at 11:49 AM, Edward Maglott...
Re: Sliding door lock
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 8 May 2005 06:34:07 EDT
...Didn't receive any replys regarding my problem with my sliding door lock. I'll risk it again. My sliding Door Lock Mechanism doesn...
Re: sliding window removal question
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Mon, 24 May 1999 14:37:01 +1000
Everytime I have fiddled with the glass in the sliding windows I have had to remove the entire unit from the door / frame. A...