To all that are requesting a source for the PTFE tape, I bought it a few
years ago and I gave the leftover to a van friend who will get the name and
measurements for me this afternoon, which I will share. Since it has been a
while since I bought it I will not be able to come up with a source. My
apologies.
Patrick

On Wed, Jun 6, 2018 at 10:16 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> No, won’t fit without an extreme amount of mods.
>
> Alistair
>
>
>
> > On Jun 6, 2018, at 9:11 AM, Pat <sesrating@AOL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Will a late model door fit on a 1982?  My son buggered up my door when
> someone parked in a low car to his right where the spot was always empty
> and he entered from the left and turned like he always did. I would ether
> replace my door than try to have this one fixed. I know where there is or
> was a late model door and it is even the same or close enough color.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Pat
> > In SC near charlotte NC
> > 86 Subi Aventurewagen weekender (possibly for sale soon)
> > 82 Westy Last off the air cooled
> > 69 Baja bug
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jun 6, 2018, at 10:03 AM, Patrick Seurynck <climb12@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Eric,
> >> I used some of that special tape, PTFE, on my sliding door and it works
> >> great! 84 Westy.
> >> The surface has to be perfectly clean and the tape has to be a precision
> >> fit with no loose ends or tabs that can catch.
> >> It reduced friction and quieted the sliders some as well.
> >> Patrick
> >>
> >>> On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 4:56 PM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> OK parts ordered,
> >>>
> >>>       Wish me luck, I went with the new hinge, the door stop, and the
> >>> bearing kit
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I’ll do the work  with a friend who recently removed and returned his
> 78
> >>> bus slider.  So it is hopefully similar.
> >>>
> >>> Any tips are appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> I will want to clean up the track under the outer shield as I can feel
> >>> some flaking paint.
> >>>
> >>> Any tips on that are appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> I’m planning to clean well and sand then prime and paint that hidden
> area
> >>> with rattle can paint.  So any tips on primer and paint are
> appreciated.
> >>> It isn’t very rusty in there but the paint is starting to flake to my
> touch
> >>> on the track.
> >>>
> >>> I also have some special tape I purchased for the track from a related
> >>> thread several years ago.  Anyone have any thoughts on that tape and
> how to
> >>> use it correctly and where?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for everyone’s advice and suggestions.
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron 85 GL Auto
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Jun 3, 2018, at 17:24, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> It would most likely be best to get the complete hinge assembly, part
> >>> 251843336B.
> >>> You probably also need the stop, 251843876.
> >>> This is a 2 person job and preferably one of them with practice. Both
> the
> >>> hinge and striker bolt on the van get adjusted.
> >>>
> >>> Dennis
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf
> >>> Of Eric Caron
> >>> Sent: Sunday, June 3, 2018 4:28 PM
> >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >>> Subject: Re: Sliding door question
> >>>
> >>> Hi folks,
> >>>
> >>>      I was able to look at other vanagon door hinges and mine is not
> >>> working like others.  My spring can move back and forth.  the others
> are
> >>> held in place.  Mine seems out of position.
> >>>
> >>>      those looking at it wiht me suggested removing it and seeing about
> >>> getting the spring back in place.
> >>>
> >>> I don’t think my skills are up to this at least not in a timely
> fashion.
> >>>
> >>> Myu plan is to order the hinge as Stuart recommended, and while the
> door
> >>> is partly off I might as well replace any replaceable parts as they are
> >>> likely well worn.
> >>>
> >>> So, what parts can I replace?  So far it sounds like the hinge and the
> >>> bushing set.
> >>>
> >>> I will also clean the track under the cover and probably spray that
> with
> >>> some paint to preserve.
> >>>
> >>> What else can I do to get the best life and health out of the sliding
> door?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron
> >>> 85 GL Auto
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Jun 2, 2018, at 16:25, Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi Jim and others,
> >>>
> >>> It is well lubed and very clean.
> >>>
> >>> Still I get no pop when opening
> >>> I get a reasonable resistence when closing.
> >>>
> >>> I’ll look at some busses tomorrow to compare mine.
> >>>
> >>> If my spring is broken I’m good with getting the new one or if Jim has
> a
> >>> good one for a 85 I would be happy with that.  I wanted to see if Jim
> had a
> >>> original battery holder in his stock anyway!
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Jun 2, 2018, at 13:27, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Replace I guess. I have later model door parts aplenty, probably the
> >>> earlier ones are gone. Take off that cover (two screws, bump straight
> up
> >>> from below) and take a look and make sure that what you have is in
> place
> >>> and lubed. When you push it it at the back, with the flat of your hand
> on
> >>> the rear of the door, it should not flop or collapse but should resist
> your
> >>> push, and you should have to smack it good to push it home. Conversely,
> >>> when you release the lever, it should smartly push out on its own.
> >>>
> >>> Jim
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 11:03 AM Eric Caron <eric.caron@icloud.com
> <mailto:
> >>> eric.caron@icloud.com>> wrote:
> >>> This is great info.
> >>>
> >>> I think my problem is in the back, but I am not sure how to confirm
> this.
> >>> The spring on the door side of the rear connector seems loose and turns
> >>> easily even as the door is in open and close position.  I can’t
> imagine it
> >>> is helping in any way.
> >>>
> >>> Any tips on testing and ways to improve?
> >>>
> >>> The rest of my door set up seems great.  It runs quiet and smooth.
> >>>
> >>> Tips for spring fix?
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron
> >>> 85 GL auto
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Jun 1, 2018, at 17:26, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM <mailto:
> >>> jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Regarding "springing out" upon opening, you've got a wound spring in
> the
> >>> back that jacks a steel arm out when the back is released, which
> carries
> >>> the back of the door out away from the body on both early and late
> models.
> >>> If it doesn't spring out readily, you have to do more work yourself to
> get
> >>> the back free. More tugging. Yes, the "long handle" early doors take
> more
> >>> effort to open, but if the front release and back release work
> >>> together--the timing is of course done through adjusting the cable that
> >>> connects the two--and the front and back springs and catches are in
> good
> >>> shape, it should pop right open with either the early or late setup.
> >>>
> >>> If your cable is slack, the front may unlatch but the back release will
> >>> take extended effort to free. After more wear, it won't open at all.
> Time
> >>> to take a look at it.
> >>>
> >>> Jim
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 2:38 PM Jack R <jack007@comcast.net <mailto:
> >>> jack007@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> What year... my 84 has a different mechanism than the later models,
> and
> >>> is
> >>>> harder to open than our friends 90.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:
> >>> vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>] On Behalf
> >>>> Of Steve Williams
> >>>> Sent: Friday, June 1, 2018 2:19 PM
> >>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >>>> Subject: Re: Sliding door question
> >>>>
> >>>> Dan, good advice.
> >>>>
> >>>> Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of
> >>>> force.  Is that normal?  Is there an adjustment?
> >>>>
> >>>
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