Well, you got me curious. I had a *quick* look at Bentley manual.
Can't see the part you link to. I don't recall seeing it on my '81
slider door. Maybe an aftermarket improvement? I see it's listed for
all model year Vanagons on van cafe. From van cafe description:

"..... it is located at the end of the track underneath the sliding
door cover panel on the outside of the van. "

I'd think this bumper is for when you open the door. Thanks for that
link. I didn't know van cafe had a section for the earlier Vanagons.

Lubing the latch parts, roller tracks and parts may help.

Neil.

On 12/4/16, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> hi all,
>
> the sliding door of my van makes a loud clunk noise when I close it. I
> searched and found this part...
>
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1950_171/sliding-door-bumperstop.html
>
> where it's located? I didn't see it because it's already missing..
>
> thanks for any help...
>
> dan
>

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