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Subject:Sliding Door Lock
From:John Rodgers
Date:Thu, 5 May 2005 20:40:06 -0500

I'm still having troubles with my sliding door popping open. The lock at
the rear of the door - in a static check - works perfect. But roll over
some uneven ground - pop - it unlocks.The safety catch keeps it from
actually opening and sliding backward, but the oof unlatches itself. I
took the latch out of the door, and found a very simple device,
anodized, hardened steel, with all moving parts pivoted steel againset
steel. Any wear in the parts cannot be compensated in the latch. It's
remove and replace time. I guess that's where I am.

I ordered the latch from Camelback in Phoenix, AZ for $30.40. a bit
steep but I didn't want any used parts in there. I have a well used
part, and it's toast. This is one of those cases where new parts are in
order. Don't want to have to deal with a wornout part from another van.

Should have the issue resolved next week.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver