I went to my local surplus store and found some Teflon tubing that had the
same OD as the slot in the track. I cut some pieces about 1/4" long and
bolted them to the arms with some nuts and bolts and put a big flat washer
on one end to keep it from popping out of the track. The tubing hasn't even
begun to wear yet, but I got about another 11-1/2" of it left if I ever
need to replace them again.

Also check your local hardware store for some rollers for shower doors. I
had bought a couple but they were a little too big to fit so I went with
the tubing idea.

Good luck,

Tim Hannink
Winter Park, Florida
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/

-----Original Message-----
From:   Terry K. [SMTP:CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET]
Sent:   Thursday, April 25, 2002 6:10 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Skylight Lift Mechanism

Ok, all of you late model Westfalia Owner's --this is in regards to the
lift set up, and the broken roller's, or wheels, on the end's of the
arms for the skylight----

Has any one come up with a repair-- or better set-up, short of replacing
the whole unit?

Just curious--I have it out right this second, and am trying to
determine what to do----the wheels are plum worn down to the nubs----

Later,

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