That a sign the pan or the tab is bent. Pull, bend the tab down and
straighten it out.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 8:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Spare tire doesn't latch

Hi folks,

The hook only catches they pan by 1/8", and that's not enough to hold it
while the bolt is inserted.  Any ideas on a quick fix?

All I can think of is welding an extension on to the hook or the pan.  Am I
missing an easier solution?

Thanks,

Stuart

'85 Westy, top removed today for painting and new canvas!