If it is an improper shut of the door, the adjustment is the "striker pin"
(what the latch grabs onto) on the door jamb.  Sitting indoors, I can't
recall if it's an allen head or a phillips head, but it can be loosened and
moved.  If the door is not catching the second latch detent and not being
held closed all the way, that would suggest that the striker pin is too far
in.  Needs to be moved out to allow the door to catch that second latch.  If
it is catching first and second latches and is  rattling, the pin needs to
move in (Possibly up too.  The door hinges sag over time and the latch can
be used to help support the door by nudging them up a bit).  If that's not
it, it's pretty likely the window rattling in the channels.  VW's are well
known for this one. Shimming the channels is another lesson...

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "PSavage" <psavage@SABER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 11:14 AM
Subject: Passenger Door Rattles

> With less than two weeks before my departure
> for mainland Mexico,  I'm working my way down
> a list of things that need *tweaking on my '85 Westy.
> Passenger door rattles--almost sounds like the door
> not shut properly.
> Anyone know the "fix" for this?
>
> This time of year I always get a lot of email from list
> members, asking questions about travel south of the
> border & this year's been no exception.  If anyone
> else needs advice/info, ask now--in a few days I'll be
> just too busy with last minute details...
>
> Milgracias, amigos!
> Phaedra
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy "Basecamp"
>
> --Peace On Earth!--