Oh mine is there but the pothole-induced vibration proved too much for
that little latch.

-----Original Message-----
From: Brent Christensen [mailto:sbsyncro@hotmail.com]
Sent: May 23, 2002 19:08
To: Russell, William; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Re: Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size - 87 syncro??

> PS:  Mine worked loose on the trans-Canada and dropped the spare tire
> pan onto the tarmac at 100km/hr.  Worst sound I've ever heard.  I
> thought the engine had dropped from its mount.  :(
>

This is why there is a safety catch on the carrier (at least on my '89).
If
yours is missing, you may want to look into a replacement!

Brent Christensen