Stuart, last question, Can you describe the “outside seal”. Mine had nothing between the plate and glass.  Maybe some hardened adhesive. 

I’m looking forward to assembly and a sturdy lock. 

I have the lock tight in my supplies so good with that.

eRic 

> On Jun 9, 2021, at 1:50 AM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Eric, I don't see any packing on that page, just the fuzzy strip for the sliding window channel.  The kit includes the outside plate and seal along with the inner rubber seal.  A piece of innertube should work fine.  Just use a little blue (light hold) Loctite on the two screws when you reassemble it to the glass. Then it will stay tight.
> 
> Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:38 PM
> To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
> Cc: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>; Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
> 
> This is very helpful. 
> 
> I think all I need is the gasket and I plan to try to make that out of an old inner tube. Nice to know I can order it though if needed.  What is the  “packing” for sliding glass window?
> Is that something for the outside?
> 
> From what I can tell I don’t need to purchase the full kit it is broken down into parts. 
> 
> Great info.
> 
> Eric 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 8, 2021, at 10:15 PM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Of course Go Westy sells a repair kit. Unfortunately it's $79.  Fixes both though https://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/23494/sliding-window-latch-fix-kit-?v= 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:01 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
>> 
>> Eric,
>> 
>> While I have slider windows and latches sitting here in the barn, and I’ve taken them apart a few times over the years, I can’t give you a definite answer right now.
>> 
>> But if I was forced to guess, I’d say you’re right about the plastic/rubber gasket being worn out.
>> 
>> Can you get replacement for that?  I don’t know, hope others work chime in 
>> 
>> Ab
>> 
>>> On Jun 8, 2021, at 6:48 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi folks,
>>> 
>>> So, years ago this list helped me tighten up my slider door window catch.  Today I went to address it again as it is loose.
>>> 
>>> I took off the inner part using a nifty bent flat head screw driver I got from a free box a few years ago.  It was perfect for the job.  It is set up so the flat heads are in different orientation and bus works with the window.  
>>> 
>>> But, when I exposed the two screws holding the catch to the window I found they could not be tightened enough to stop movement.  
>>> 
>>> I plan to cut a rubber gasket to shim up the old one.  I’m guessing it has lost some thickness over time. 
>>> 
>>> The outer piece easily came out.  It looks like there might have been some type of adhesive there at one time.
>>> 
>>> Anyone have some recommendations for me on re assembly so that it will tighten and have a good seal? 
>>> 
>>> Just checking in as just putting in the rubber shim is all I currently plan to do.  I am not sure about an outer gasket or .
>>> sealant.
>>> 
>>> Tips appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>> 
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>