>  Hi all, does anyone know if a rear hatch strut from
> a 85-92 golf is  compatible with a 89 westy.

No, it is too low pressure. Here is what you need:

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251829332

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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