Rocket - that lip/rail is THE source of noise from my slider. 2 screws attach the panel to the body; this you know. like any others, undisturbed for years, they may have taken a set. a drop or 2 of PB Blaster can't hurt. in my case it's a shop towel for overspray or a few drops into the cap and a small paint brush (designated 'tool'). please follow up on this repair as my paranoia is in remission since joining this list - mike � � �=(:D)

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 From: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 8:17 PM
Subject: Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
 

Jim, I believe you DID find the problem.

ONWARD: Remove the sliding door cover so I can apply the tape to the
side-panel runner track.

The procedure on Bentley 58.3 ("Sliding door cover, removing") looks
pretty straightforward. Any gotchas I should watch out for?

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Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
Bend, Ore.