Hey any updates from the original poster on the solution?

Eric Caron 

> On Aug 25, 2023, at 3:52 PM, Adam Grove <roverini@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>