> Date:          Thu, 24 Apr 1997 12:24:49 -0500
> Reply-to:      biblers@eee.org
> From:          Stephen Bibler <biblers@eee.org>
> To:            Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject:       Sliding Door Problem Fixed

> The sliding door was sticking on my 1990 Vanagon, Wolfie. I cleaned the
> tracks, lubed everything, and still couldn't get the door open without
> pulling on the bottom rear edge of the door. Last night, I sprayed WD-40
> on the rubber gaskets surrounding the door lip and the door no longer
> sticks. I will have to get out the soap and water to really clean the
> door gasket.
> 
For the first time, this happened to me today. I was inside the van 
already, so I pushed out on the door & the lower seal slowly let 
loose. When I drove it last 3-4 days back, it was in the pouring 
rain, so I guess the gasket really stuck. I suspect silicone spray 
may be better for rubber than wd-40, although I don't know for sure.

 
Shawn & Janis Wright
'88 Westy (338k) '85 Jetta TD (375k)
VWnut@smus.bc.ca  :  swright@smus.bc.ca
http://www.islandnet.com/~swright/vw.html
http://www.smus.bc.ca