Uh, but supposing they did break off and you needed three of them (the
covers not the springs), would they be available out there?  I expect
they're a pretty hot commodity.

Jeff
85 Westy
Winnipeg Canada

ps It's warming up to 0 tomorrow and I'm trying out all those suggestions
about the gas heater.  Will keep you posted (barring any unforeseen
explosions).

----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: Those little springs

> Fuggettaboudit.
>
> Just use self stick Velcro tape to hold the lids down.  Works great,
> mine has been on for at least five years now.  If you don't keep the
> lids from flapping in the breeze as you drive they will soon break off.
>
> Barry Mercer wrote:
> >
> > Anyone have a source or idea as to how to replace those little springs
on
> > the lower electrical outlet cover on the 88 westys?
> >
> > Mine has given up to the rust ghost... the van is sound, the spring is
gone!
> >
> > Barry Mercer
> >
> > Sudbury
>
>
> Stuart