Thanks Gary!--& all of you who've offered suggestions.
One way or another now, I should be able to get to the
bottom of this annoying rattle!
The door *appears to close evenly/properly--so that was
a good clue.
Much appreciated, everyone.
Phaedra

----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Stearns <gstearns@optonline.net>
To: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: Passenger Door Rattles

> 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!--
>
>