I just stick a screw driver into the space between the lower edge of the door and the opening into the compartment.  Works fine.  mcneely

---- Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
> I've always done this to add oil.
> But, I can't tell you how many times I've accidentally bumped the license
> lid down and the cap fell down into no man's land between the bumper and the
> body.
> There's gotta be a better way.  I 'll check into the hinge fix.
>
> Mike B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Felder
> Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 6:56 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rear engine door hold-open device
>
> I've always used the cap myself, but this is a nice solution. This would
> help during those times when you need the hatch open AND the engine running.
> Running the engine with the cap off can make a mess of things.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> On Nov 25, 2011, at 11:30 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
>
> > I just stick the oil or coolant cap in the hinge. Works just fine.
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Tom Boldway <jboldway@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Tired of trying to keep the access door open when you check the coolant
> >> level or change the oil? A simple $1.49 lock hinge solves the problem.
> >> Also
> >> can keep the door open in the summer so the engine cools faster (and the
> >> interior of the van doesn't get so hot)
> >> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139898508
> >> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139898510
> >> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139898510
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Cya,
> > Robert
> >
> > '87 & '86 Auto GLs
>
>
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David McNeely