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Subject:Re: side sliding windows- westy
From:Jack R.
Date:Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:04:44 -0400

Also, steal wool / wet-sand the aluminum track, to remove any rough edges or
corrosion!  Adds life to the glides as well.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
mark drillock
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 4:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: side sliding windows- westy

Look closely, you may find it is the middle of the screen frame bowed
against the glass that is making the noise. If so, lubing the track
won't cure it.

Mark

Bob Mund wrote:
> My sliding side windows make a really loud screech when I open and close
them.  Anyone have any tricks to make that go away.  They function just fine
but they make everyone in ear shot cringe.
>
> thanks!
>
>
>
> Bob
>
> 84 Westy Wolfsburg
>
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