Joe Lucca (JLucca8410@aol.com) said on the date of 7/31/98 1:12 PM

>i have a newly acquired 1986 vanagon gl, and need to replace the latches that
>keep the side sliding windows closed. what is recommended to keep those
>windows secure???
>
>thanks
>joe

     Joe, first check first to see if your window has the nylon slider
inserts on the outside of the window.  If these are missing, the sliding
part of the window will fall down far enough that the latch won't catch
on the notches.  The parts are a few bucks each at the dealer.

     This is also a great way to non-destructively break in to your van
if you ever need to.

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Bob O'Shaughnessy,         Columbus, OH
vanagon@columbus.rr.com
85GL (awaiting Multivan interior)
74 Bus (Dad's)
72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid