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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:25 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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Westfield, VT...if you need a hand PM me.


Appreciate the offer. I am home now!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:34 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
Westfield, VT...if you need a hand PM me.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:29 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
My drivers side door handle is tight to. I was checking the door rubber today to see if I can reduce the pressure.

I had a great time at Bug Fest Niagara. I wish I were on a trip like your taking, but our dog is older and is not as comfortable riding in the bus these days.

Have a great trip.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:13 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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The handle breaking might be the symptom, not the cause. Check the lock actuator for smooth and buttery release. Excess stress on the pivot will snap pot metal of course


Yes, I believe the stress was caused by new door seals that put pressure on the latch. I have fixed that.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:02 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
The handle breaking might be the symptom, not the cause. Check the lock actuator for smooth and buttery release. Excess stress on the pivot will snap pot metal of course
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:31 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
Swapped the handles so at least the drivers one works!
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:04 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
Took the drivers door lock apart. Looks like the handle is toast.

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Looks like the driver and passenger may be the same, so I may swap them for convenience. I'll need a new handle.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:21 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
Thanks guys! VW vacations are work vacations for sure. Stopped by FLAPS in Littleton and got P-B blaster, one of those old fashioned oiler cans with a flexible hose, and some Seal-All.

Now my drivers door does not open from the outside, so I'll have to take it apart. Hopefully don't need a new mechanism.

I also have gas leaking on a fill from the filler right at the cap. Not sure if it's just the cap not sealing right, or the elbow rubber which I recently replaced is not sitting right.

It was not bad until I overfilled the tank thinking it was not full. Gas spilled out the inside of the rear fender so it had to be coming out at the rubber elbow.

More fun!
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:24 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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https://www.amazon.com/3-ONE-Professional-Garage-Lubricant/dp/B0083V8NC0

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:47 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
hopefully you don't need any of these but if you do.
garages in quebec http://www.leswests.qc.ca/mecanique-liste-garage.php3


enjoy the Eastern Townships (Cantons-de-l'Est)
we'll be crossing your path headed to Quebec city & Tadoussac shortly.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:02 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
Thanks Colin. I'll try that. Looking more today, it seems like the rear latch was a bit stiff. I oiled that a bit, have not taken off the door panel to look at this point. It is not bad opening today, but not where I would like it.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:11 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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WD-40 seems to have lovers and haters. It is marketed as a lubricant, that leaves oil behind, so not just water displacement. All I can say is that for now, it did the job.


I use engine oil on rear hinge. The rear hinge has two separate bushings, one visible at the door and the other under the sliding door cover. Both need a good baptism of engine oil. Wipe off residual oil drooling over the next week or so with great gladness.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:45 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
2000 uses for WD-40
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:42 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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WD-40 seems to have lovers and haters. It is marketed as a lubricant, that leaves oil behind, so not just water displacement. All I can say is that for now, it did the job.


It does leave lubricant behind. It isn't a great penetrant, there are better things.

Originally designed to stop rockets from rusting... Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:21 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
WD-40 seems to have lovers and haters. It is marketed as a lubricant, that leaves oil behind, so not just water displacement. All I can say is that for now, it did the job.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:13 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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I squirted WD-40 in the lock and latch, and it is great now. Thanks. Should be ok for the trip.


That will stay longer than silicone. Bravo Zulu.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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+1 o. John's.. that guy has everything.

You're a couple hours north of me, otherwise I would come say hello.

Too bad I'm not head south Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:53 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
+1 o. John's.. that guy has everything.

You're a couple hours north of me, otherwise I would come say hello.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:45 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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If you have facebook look up granite state air cooled club. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Johns car corner in VT is a good resource for parts or help as well. Good luck!


Thanks! I actually ran into two VW bus guys in the same parking lot here! They saw the bus and came up to say hi!
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:44 am    Post subject: Re: On the road in NH Reply with quote
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Unless it was wet and you were trying to dry it out, WD-40 is worthless. It's not a lubricant, it's a water displacer. Get yourself a can of Liquid Wrench or Pb B'Laster and get rid of that WD40 crap.
If you need a place to do some work on your Bus near Syracuse, NY on your way home, I'm less than 10 mins off of the NYS Thruway. Plenty of space and whatever tools you need...and lots of spare parts too. Good luck with the rest of your trip.


Thanks, I appreciate it! The WD-40 did work though, the door opens with no effort now. Even if it's just temporary until I grab the good stuff! Appreciate the offer - I think I'm going back via Montreal though.
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