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Subject:Re: Rear hatch lock
From:Edward Maglott
Date:Fri, 1 Jul 2011 07:30:19 -0400

My hatch lock cylinder was all gummed up.  I disassembled it, cleaned
it and it went from not working at all to just being a little
fussy.  The root of the problem is probably that it is less worn out
than your other locks, which are worn out the same amount as your
keys.  (as already mentioned.)
Edward

At 11:27 PM 6/30/2011, Kim Brennan wrote:
>Are you sure it isn't just gummed up? I can't speak for the rear
>hatch lock, but I've disassembled the front door locks and cleaned
>them, and they were as good as new.
>
>On Jun 30, 2011, at 10:48 PM, C Snyder wrote:
>
> > Hello list,
> >
> > I am trying to get a new rear hatch lock for my 1987 2 wd
> wolfburg with the centrol locking system. Mine is getting where it
> is very hard to get the keys to work in the lock.
> >
> > Bus Depot has sold out and I don't know where else to get one.
> >
> > I am in hopes someone here has some stashed away and would be
> willing to sell one.
> >
> > Please email privitely if you have one to sell.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Chris S.

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