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Subject:Re: Rear hatch
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:24:31 -0700

Eric,

My only contribution is to warn that the socket head machine screws holding the hinge to hatch and body are very , or I should say can be very, tight.
I’ve had to use impact screwdriver, I mean the type you whack with heavy hammer to impact loosen  the fastener.

And I’ll second the comment about the hatch being heavier than you think.

Alistair 

> On Sep 23, 2021, at 8:04 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Guesses are good! 
> 
> I’m pretty baffled by my hatch hinges.  Fingers crossed I don’t have to figure them out in the future!
> 
> Luckily,  a friend replaced his when his son let the van roll down the driveway into a neighbor’s tree so I will turn to him for advice!  Now if only he was on the list to assist!
> 
> Eric  Caron 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 22, 2021, at 11:27 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> On 22 Sep , 2021, at 8:04 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET <mailto:ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That seems like a bit of a reach.
>> 
>>      You’re probably right,, But I did say it was My Guess ~