I replaced the read hatch struts on my '90 vanagon and have the same problem, the hatch does not close without a great deal of effort.  I wonder if there is something we can do to resolve this without destroying the new struts?  WD40? an adjustment of some kind?  Apparently this is a common problem.

Thanks,

Tom Nevin
'90 Vanagon
Walnut Creek, CA

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