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• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:06:49 -0700
  ...The > struts work fine if I remove the spare, but barely slow down the hatch > when the spare is on there. > So, is there...
• drivers power doorlock problem..(was Re: help! vanagon hatch wont open.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 23:36:45 EST
  ...so i got the rear hatch to open... easy. the problem i have now is that when i put the key in the RF...
• Fw: Re: Safari type window?
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:56:02 -0500
  ...This enables you to lock the hatch and still have the hatch door open about an inch or two, depending upon the length of...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:54:51 -0800
  ...Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy? In my experience, there are two places you should look. Open your hatch (or prop it open...
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  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 8 Jun 2024 22:30:05 -0400
  ...Cut the springs on that hatch. No more propping with > cap or magnet thing. > > https://shufti.blog/2024/06/08/vanagon-the-thm-toms...
• Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 13:17:40 +1000
  ...Peter recommended buying two heavy weight ones - I did and I can just about do chin ups on the hatch. So far so good...
• rear hatch gas shock lifespan?
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 21:05:39 EDT
  If I find a pair of new rear hatch gas shock/lifts does anyone know their approximate lifespan? I've ever had a vehicle...
• Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 20:12:17 -0700
  Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy. Please visit my site for a picture of my bike racks on the back hatch...
• rear hatch bug screen for sale
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:57:41 -0700
  ...screen that didn't fit my '85 rear hatch opening was probably for a loaf hatch. They are, I was told, shorter than the...
• Re: Rear Hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 19:30:01 -0600
  ...type so > there is no assist when opening the hatch. �I can open the hatch, lift > it to any position and that's where...
• Re: Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:15:16 -0400
  ...Pull the circlip on the hatch strut (the thin silver side) and slide the pvc over the strut. Now when you open the hatch...
• Re: vanagon rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 25 Dec 2015 19:43:44 -1000
  ...the tube will just drop into place, when you raise the hatch, holding the hatch up. you do need to remember to reach up...
• rear hatch lock - won't open
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 11:32:43 -0600
  Hi all HELP - I can't open the rear hatch! 87 with power locks, power unplugged for unrelated reason making them manual locks. Rear...
• Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 7 May 1999 19:44:30 -0400
  ...trailer conversion/FRIDAY > Maybe you could even cut the very back off > another Vanagon, and splice it on the front...and have hatches on...
• Re: rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:09:23 -0700
  What is the purpose of a rear hatch opener, just emergency escape in case of fire or something? -Mark
• <for sale> Vanagon Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - William Gau
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 14:29:59 -0500 (EST)
  For Sale: Vanagon Rear Hatch Blue no glass rust and dent free $100.00 email if interested William
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 00:36:58 -0500
  ...Rear Hatch Lock > > Today I went to open the rear hatch on my 1987 Vanagon and nothing happened! > I can push the lock bottom...
• FS: vanagon rear hatch "Jailbars" for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 2002 16:59:46 EDT
  ...set of vanagon rear hatch '"jail bars" - decorative polished aluminum grille that protects the rear hatch glass. this is a carryover from the '67...
• Re: Rear hatch lock for electronic locking system
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:47:26 -0700
  On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 11:38 PM, C Snyder <titantic01@aol.com> wrote: > I need a new hatch lock for my 1987...
• Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:54:31 EST
  ...Whenever you are hanging from the hatch to close it, you are adding your weight to the weight of the hatch which is already...
• Re: tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 09:39:29 -0700
  ...they could have installed the hatch and sliding door switches that have notch in plunger (as you find in some Golf hatches) which allows...
• Re: Subaru Engines (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 27 May 2004 13:31:06 -0500
  ...Subaru Engines (NVC) On Thu, 27 May 2004, Andrew Fox wrote: > honda no longer sells a small fuel efficent hatchback, their only > hatchback is...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 21:29:02 -0400
  > There were actually three different part numbers for hatch struts. > One weak, one heavy duty for some model years and they would > put one...
• Rear hatch lock oring
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WINGET
  Sat, 20 Jun 2020 14:07:41 +0000
  Does any one know what size the oring is for the rear hatch lock.  On an 87 vanagon Thanks Dan
• Re: Rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 16:58:39 -0800
  I meant to say I ordered new hatch struts from GoWesty. William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300 SE
• Wanted: front buckets & rear hatch;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 13:11:03 +0000
  Wanted: front buckets & rear hatch; Please p-mail me with what you have, and the price. thanks, John C...
• Re: rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:25:00 -0400
  ...with the hatch up during a rain to get a quick break in the night or morning. > > Other thing is the hatch opening and...
• Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:18:54 -0700
  ...Rear hatch name badge? > > > I need a rear hatch "VANAGON" name badge. Mine, on my 1984 2WD, got a > > little banged in a collision...
• Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:00:20 -0400
  ...I like keeping the rear > hatch in check and they certainly do that. I have no problem closing it. > maybe the 'strong ones' you...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 01:17:50 -0400
  > > is there a place other than the dealer where i can find a new pair of the > > hydraulic cylinders that keep the rear hatch...
• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - George
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:50:55 -0500
  I have a white (rear hatch (the one that utilizes "key entry technology")) one. Has a bit of rust at lower corners (POR 15...
• Rear Hatch Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 12 May 1999 18:25:07 -0700
  I was puttering around I broke the door type push-switch for the rear hatch lid. The switch is located about an inch or...
• Re: Rear Hatch Latch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 08:06:46 -0600
  ...Other > >than that, if the lock on the hatch is locked it is secure, you can't get it > >off without unlocking the hatch...
• Re: FS: Ebay: Vanagon Hatch Holder
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:29:03 -0800
  Keep in mind that the length of the hatch strut support PVC tubing will be different depending on old or newer hatch struts. Earlier...
• WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:45:26 -0700
  I need a rear hatch "VANAGON" name badge. Mine, on my 1984 2WD, got a little banged in a collision and while the auto...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:05:51 -0700
  ...rear hatch struts To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, April 10, 2009, 11:06 AM Broomstick? On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 8...
• Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:21:16 -0800
  ...On 21 Mar 2005 at 19:43, Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM> wrote: > Hopefully you can still open the hatch, if not, you may...
• Re: hatch struts: 2 strong ones or 1?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:32:22 -0700
  ...I like keeping the rear > hatch in check and they certainly do that. I have no problem closing it. > Merv
• Re: Rear Hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:01:17 -0800
  ...Rear Hatch struts To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, March 6, 2009, 11:23 AM Hi All, Winter in Montana causes my rear...
• hatch seal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sat, 8 Apr 2017 09:29:15 -0700
  Whats the best way to remove the remnants of a rear hatch seal? What adhesive do you use for the new seal? stan
• [FOR SALE] Rear hatch for 80's Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 12:38:42 -0400
  For Sale I have a very nice hatch for sale respond for more details Formymink@aol.com
• <FS> rear hatch for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Gau
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 14:44:18 -0400
  Rear hatch for Vanagon/westy/weekender Blue, no glass, mid-80's. $50.00. Email or call 919-403-9833
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:20:55 -0400
  ...It takes some muscle to really close the hatch now. I think it was advised to replace both at once but not really sure...
• Re: help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:31:57 -0500
  ...help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas??? > '90 GL.. i closed the rear hatch and now it wont open.. key turns in lock > fine...
• Hatch for Westy wanted
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 21:46:46 -0500
  ...I am interested in a hatch for an 84 Westy, as mine is rusting in places, and I'd rather replace it than fix...
• FS Vanagon rear hatch rack, ladder
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 20:45:17 -0600
  ...A rack which fits on rear hatch of the Vanagon. Also a ladder which fits on the rear hatch. The ladder would be good...
• Rear hatch inside a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:02:55 -0400
  I need to drive to retrieve a rear hatch for the '84 Westy I recently bought and want to use my '85 Westy haul...
• Re: one hatch of a story
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 2 Oct 2003 16:17:54 -0500
  I wondered why it was much harder to close the hatch on the 88 compared to the 84's. Also the lock seems to...
• Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:14:45 -0600
  ...Then someone mentioned 'forgetting' the lock was >> installed and bending something trying to close the hatch. >> > > That thought crossed my mind when I installed...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:14:42 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Lock Would someone that has parts list/pictures please send me the complete rear hatch assembly picture and parts list for a...
• Re: Needed: Sheet Metal around key on back hatch??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 09:06:51 -0800
  What color hatch do you need? Mark Doug Alcock wrote: > > >IMHO Doug > >Buy a rear hatch from a junkyard, should'nt be that expensive...
• Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:06:40 EDT
  Would someone that has parts list/pictures please send me the complete rear hatch assembly picture and parts list for a 1987 with the...
• air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 03:29:23 -0400
  still looking for the rear hatch for an air cooled vanagon … hopefully in Ontario or close … anyone have such a creature? jdd
• Wanted: orly blue hatch
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:46:18 EST
  wanted: '88-'91 orly blue vanagon hatch. no rust or dents and original paint. let me know what youve got.. thanks chris
• Re: Bike Rack Rec
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:52:43 -0700
  Until my current set up, I had a Yakima roof rack mounted on my hatch vertically. Had as many as 4 bikes on it...
• rear escape hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 04:23:37 -0400
  took some advice from the type2 list and installed an inside release for the rear hatch on my vanagon westfalia. pretty simple. took off...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:17:55 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Lock Would someone that has parts list/pictures please send me the complete rear hatch assembly picture and parts list for a...
• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 07:23:55 -0700
  ...When I first read the post, I thought the request was for an engine lid "hatch" but it was for the rear door hatch...
• Re: bus depot hatch springs
  Historical mailing list - K G
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 12:36:40 CDT
  Hi Mark, on my hatch struts, the main unit is hooked to the body and the smaller part is hooked to the hatch. They...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:40:24 -0800
  ...What happens is the screw-in snaps (when the door is closed) rests on the "bulb" seal of the Rear Hatch Seal and creates...