With my '91, the sliding door would also not stay open. The catch on the
exterior of the body that latches onto the interior catch was okay. It was
the interior latching mechanism that had a stress crack from frequent use.
Took the door panel off and saw it immediately when the exterior latch did
not hook on properly. Took it off, got it welded and re-installed. Works
perfectly now and is not a big job.

Scott
'91 GL DDoor

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Brink" <onthe_brink@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 10:46 AM
Subject: Sliding Door Not Locking Open

The sliding door on my 1991 Westfalia refuses to stay locked in the open
position.  Looking at the Bentley I cant see what causes the door to stay
locked in the open position.

Robert Brink
1991 Westfalia

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