You could also check the pivot points and lube them. Try switching right to
left and see if that changes things.  Remove it and see if opening and
when closing  the hatch does the noise change?

Agree with others - not too expensive and they are wear and tear items.

On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:42 AM Steven Brower <
brower@browerpropulsionlab.com> wrote:

> I got it. I would just replace the strut- they’re cheap.
>
> Steven Brower
>
>
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>
> > On Aug 25, 2023, at 12:24 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I did not get your original query.  I would have done what you did, so
> have
> > nothing further to suggest.
> >
> >> On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:12 AM Dick Wong <sailingfc@dslextreme.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Got your email and I would have tried what you have already done.
> >> Sorry, got nothing else.
> >>
> >> -Dick W.-
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> Sent: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:16:52 -0400 (EDT)
> >> Subject: noisy hatch struts
> >>
> >> So, am I the only one who has experienced this problem?Noone has any
> >> comments//
> >> Is anyone getting this or my original post??
> >> Here is the original post.
> >> Hi all.One of my hatch struts has started making a horrible squeaking
> >> noise. A loud noise.  I tried greasing the lower attachment point and
> using
> >> lube and penetrating spray on the piston.  Nothing has worked.  Any
> ideas
> >> on this one??
> >> BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are?  I need a spare
> set.
> >>
> >> Please post if you received this.  Even if you don't have a solution.
> >> When I asked if anybody got it,only 2 replied came back.
> >> Dave B.the Boston one
> >>
>