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Subject:Re: washers
From:Dan N
Date:Wed, 8 Jul 2020 08:06:40 -0700

or may be these?
Part #: 111837637 on this link
https://www.mtmfg.com/vw/2290/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-Eurovan-Vent-Wing-Parts

https://www.wagen-werks.com/vent-wing-pivot-rivet-kit-bug-pair/

On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 7:50 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:

> Great suggestion, thanks.  I just sent a message to the local VW dealer to
> see if they can get them.  If they cannot then I think your idea is a good
> approach while I wait to see if Van Cafe gets them in stock.  I tried using
> silicone but that was useless.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:48 AM
> *To:* David Boan <dboan@outlook.com>
> *Cc:* Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> *Subject:* Re: washers
>
> those washers are fiber and break easily when you take them out. I made
> one with a piece of rubber from the bicycle inner tube.
> if you don't want to wait, cut a square piece of rubber, make a hole to
> fit, put it on and round it off with the tip of an X-acto knife.
>
> On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 5:38 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:
>
> I just replaced the trim around the driver and passenger windows,
> including the vent windows.  When I took the vent window glass out on one
> side two of the pressure washers crumbled.  The only supplier I have found
> is Van Cafe, and they are out of stock.  Does anyone know of another source
> or an alternative to using the pressure washers?
>
> Thanks
> Dave B
> Boise
>
>