← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for Sliding door.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

sliding door lock
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:07:51 -0600
Hi, My sliding door locks by itself every-time you close the door. It has progressively gotten worse for the pass 5 months. Going...
Re: WTB sliding and pass door
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:40:01 -0400
...WOuld any know if a 1986 sliding door fit on a 1980 vanagon? Locks look different in the rear to me. ??? Eric Robert Keezer...
On the road inner door handle bolt?
Historical mailing list - TCollins
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:22:09 -0400
I need to know the size of the inner door handle bolt/screw (on the sliding door) for a 1985 tin top. I'm...
Re: sliding door handle
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:53:26 EST
...80-'84 sliding doorhandles are NLA new so i suggest you correct the problem ASAP before you break it.. have you removed the inner...
Source for Sliding Door lower Guide Bearing
Historical mailing list - Steve Young
Sat, 28 May 2011 09:58:22 -0700
...Checked out skateboard bearings which can be substituted on other part of sliding door mechanisms on later vans, visually, ID looks about right, but...
Re: vanagon sliding door FS
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 17:24:17 PDT
...vanagon sliding door FS >Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:01:22 EDT > >i have a sliding door, fits '85-'91 vans..also other...
Re: Sliding door's slider (window)
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 22:02:44 -0500
...jonathan On Mon, 21 Feb 2005, Tom Altman wrote: > How do I get the latch tighter on the sliding window on the sliding door...
Re: Sliding Door Handle -84
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:45:26 -0500
I had to change a sliding door handle with a new one. It is fine. It doesn't wiggle. Hummm. I think it was...
wires?installing sliding door grab handle
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Thu, 22 Jul 1999 00:24:20 EDT
I'm installing a grab handle in the doorway of the sliding door of my Westy like in some of the passenger busses. This...
Would like help with sliding door inner panel
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:28:04 -0400
Recently had my '91 Vanagon detailed inside and outside. Detailer put back inner panel on sliding door. Rear edge of panel is catching on...
Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:16:37 +1200
>The sliding door on my 1991 Westfalia refuses to stay locked in the open >position. Looking at the Bentley I cant see what causes...
sliding door track
Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:05:38 EST
Under my sliding door part of the rocker panel i think, the u shape channel is getting bad are their replacements or how do...
Re: sliding door
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Tue, 18 Oct 2005 05:25:54 -0500
<<I asked this before but i have forgotten the answer i got will a sliding door from a 87 vanagon fit a 81? thanks...
Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:33:01 -0400
...This is for an '85 with the newer style sliding door (So anything '85+) I would love to find a used one as I...
Re: Sliding Door "Courtesy Light" Switch
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:25:13 -0700
...westys > didnt have it because they figured the sliding door would be kept open for > long > periods of time, thus burning out the lights...
screen door for sliding door how about a magnetic one
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:46:41 -0700
HI I have the screen door for the sliding door it is a bit big , heavy and cumbersome At home we have magnetic screen...
Re: Sliding door
Historical mailing list
Fri, 25 May 2001 04:09:26 EDT
In a message dated 5/25/01 12:36:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET writes: > Found a sliding door for sale...
Re: Looking For A Sliding Door,1985, In Virginia
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Aug 2010 03:45:31 EDT
started fixing the damage to my sliding door yesterday, it has a nice big dent along bottom (luckily didn't mess up the track...
Re: Sliding Door stubborn
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Mon, 7 Aug 2006 10:35:35 -0400
Possibly a broken spring or broken spring retention pin? The "U" hinge at the rear of the sliding door has the above mentioned spring...
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...
RE: Sunroof Question: Part II
Historical mailing list - Erik Thomsen
Wed, 27 Mar 1996 09:52:57 -0800
...I also have seen two (identical, in different places) green and white 64 sliding sunroof microbuses with sliding doors and locking steering = columns. I...
Re: Sliding Door Intermittent Electric Door Locking Problem
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 00:14:45 -0700
...good luck, Todd '88 westy Christopher Mundy wrote: > Hi, > > I'm having problems when locking my sliding door in conjunction with the front > doors...
Looking For A Sliding Door,1985, In Virginia
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 12:07:53 +0000
I started fixing the damage to my sliding door yesterday, it has a nice big dent along bottom (luckily didn't mess up the...
Re: Sliding Door "Courtesy Light" Switch
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:44:19 EDT
...westys didnt have it because they figured the sliding door would be kept open for long periods of time, thus burning out the lights...
I want a brown sliding door panel
Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
Sat, 6 Sep 2003 18:52:19 -0400
Hi List, I'd like to get a new sliding door panel. Mine is ripped. If you have one, and you don't want...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:20:17 -0700
my experience regarding the sliding door fall off is the rear hinge rollers are worn. Once I replace the top and bottom rollers but...
Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:24:30 EDT
...The list > won't see it. > > The screw is directly inboard of where you insert the key to unlock the > sliding door. > > Mike > > > > you...
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"
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...
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: 80 sliding door stiff
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:31:21 -0800
Sean, See the post, "sliding door handle," courtesy Alastair Bell. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Sean Garrett wrote: > > Has anyone disassembled the...
Re: 80 sliding door stiff
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:31:13 -0800
Sean, See the post, "sliding door handle," courtesy Alastair Bell. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Sean Garrett wrote: > > Has anyone disassembled the...
Seal - Sliding Door Handle
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 4 May 2006 13:42:07 -0500
I need the seal, plastic rings, or whatever that fit on the shaft between the sliding door handle and the door outside skin. Anyone...
How to Pop off Sliding Door Panel
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Mon, 15 Sep 1997 19:04:40 -0500
Volks, My door handle on sliding door is getting "wiggly", and in need of an "adjustment". Looking at Bentley and door panel, can someone...
Re: Epidermal Layer of Sliding Door
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 May 1999 15:39:50 EDT
...To be safe only get a door from '86 or newer. Hope this helps you. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3:16 >> vanagon sliding...
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 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...
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: Sliding door mosquito screen help
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:58:55 -0400
...The velcro just glues on to the frame around your sliding door (They say you should install it with the door closed.) I had...
Re: 75-77 sliding door 4 U (fits '74-'79)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 27 Feb 1999 13:00:11 EST
In a message dated 99-02-27 10:09:43 EST, Sglw@AOL.COM writes: << The sliding passenger door is still in the roof...
sliding door inside panel
Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
Wed, 10 Oct 2001 13:00:16 -0500
My van's inside panel of the sliding door has recently lost some of its plastic snaps and when I open the door it...
Re: sliding door bearing assembly repair
Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:19:07 -0800
...Thanks for the informative Pmails, especially the Etka images. > Last night while opening the sliding door on a 87 Westy, the door > suddenly fell...
Re: slider doorhandles FS...(was: Re: Broken Sliding Door Handle
Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:32:42 -0800
I have a sliding door handle from an 83 if anyone needs it. Scott Solomon --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message dated 3...
Re: Sliding Window in rear Door
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 23 Feb 1999 13:32:13 -0500
I have a window for a Westy (it comes with the screen) for the sliding door. Make an offer. Cheers, MJS At 04:39...
Sliding door won't close.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:47:17 -0500
...For a while, i've had to close the door carefully, pushing on the back edge of the sliding door. It simply will not...
Re: Sliding door handle
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:18:06 EST
In a message dated 12/10/01 7:12:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, developtrust@HOME.COM writes: > noticed that my sliding door handle...
Re: broken sliding door handle on 81 westy
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:43:05 -0800
...broken sliding door handle on 81 westy The sliding door handle on my 81 westfalia has broken completely off. Is there an option for...
Re: sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:16:02 -0800
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/sliding-door-escutcheon/ It really makes a difference in how the handle feels in use. Now I...
sliding side door lock not working without key
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:56:55 -0700
My side sliding door does not lock or unlock automatically witht he key when all other doors do. The past few days I heard...
Re: Sliding door -- 91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:30:01 +0000
Since we are talking about our sliding doors, mine is not closing completely. Unless I lean on the rear edge of the door, it...
and more van body parts for sale..
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:08:37 EDT
...all in nice shape, as well as a few solid late bus sliding doors-75-'79. $50 ea for the front doors, $75 for...
Re: adjusting sliding door height
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:49:16 -0700
...adjusting sliding door height > > hi all, > > does have a link on how to adjusted sliding door height front and rear? > (beside the Bentley)... it...
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...
Re: 1984 Sliding Door Handle is very stiff - suggestions???
Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:00:23 -0700
Hi David, Opening the latch on the sliding door involves cocking a strong spring that is triggered and released when you close the door...
Re: Updating '82 sliding door?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:08:27 -0500
The sliding door for '85~'91 is a different size from the '80~'84 as well as having completely different latching mechanisms. They are...