I noticed it was loose ...at about the same time the noise started, and I
tightned it up.  Maybe it is SUPPOSED to be loose? A little?  And that is
what is causing the squeak.
Not trying to hijack the post, ut maybe solve both of our problems.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> The latch post at the rear column is adjustable; it may have loosened up.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:12 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Subject: Re: Bearing service
>
> I'v noticed over the last 2 weeks that mine jiggles a little while driving.
> Did not used to do that.  Any fix other than lube?
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Jake de Villiers <
> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > The one behind the cover?  I blast it with Fluid Film once or twice a
> year
> > and its very smooth.
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Arkady Mirvis <arkadymirvis@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > Anyone tried to lubricate the sliding door ball bearing ( 1987 Westy)
> > > without major disassembly? Thanks for suggestions.
> > > Ark.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> >
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >
> > www.thebassspa.com
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >
>
>