There is a bit of movement possible with the floating part of the hinge -
the other half is welded (I think) to the body or door.  In the olden days
shims were placed under the lower hinge to pivot the door and raise the far
end up, although that may not be possible with Vanagons.  I bought new
hinges for my van years ago and have yet to need them - there is a plastic
bushing inside that is TOUGH.

Randy Bergum
1990 Carat
262,000 miles
Fullerton, CA

> [Original Message]
> From: Paul Chubbuck <chubbuck@TDS.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
 > Date: 12/15/2003 12:07:09 PM
> Subject: Help requested with door hanging
>
> On my '82 Westy, the driver's door is sagging just a fraction of an inch,
> causing it to rub the door frame on the lower rear side and to require a
> little extra effort in closing.  I do not see any place on the hinges to
> adjust that.  Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
> Pau