I bought an air cooled 1982 van last year which I'm slowing stripping down to refurb and fit out as a camper.
I'm taking note of issues as I go and making a list of parts too. I'm quickly learning that even some of the simple parts are hard to find.
One of the first parts I noticed missing was the nylon block which runs in the upper sliding door channel (not the roller bearing fitted on later models). I've been trying to get hold of one for about 10 months, with no luck so far. VW part number 251 843 423.
It's such a simple part and I'm planning on making one myself, but I can't find the dimensions for it either.
So, does anyone know where I can buy one or know the dimensions, or even have a drawing so I can make one myself?
Thanks,
Andy.
Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
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Re: Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
I have one of these new old stock, also have the nylon block that slides along the track and a couple of the little springs that operate the latch which are often broken or missing.
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Re: Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
multisi,
Hi, it's just this nylon block I need. All the other parts are there and working. Do you have a site I can buy it from?
Hi, it's just this nylon block I need. All the other parts are there and working. Do you have a site I can buy it from?
Re: Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
I don't run a shop its just stuff I bought way back when I had an early van. I have also found a genuine sliding door handle plastic rosette that goes on the door before the handle is fitted. I will send you a pm .
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Re: Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
Oh! I'm missing the spring which flicks the latch on and keeps the door open if you're parked on a hill could I get one please multsi? Pm me if you can
Hmm I'm pretty certain I have an early door, but it has a roller bearing up top
Hmm I'm pretty certain I have an early door, but it has a roller bearing up top
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Re: Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
Thanks for the block MultiSi
I've made a drawing of the block in case anyone wants to make their own.
(Drawing Updated)
I've made a drawing of the block in case anyone wants to make their own.
(Drawing Updated)
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Re: Sliding Door Upper Nylon Block
Andyroo wrote:Thanks for the block MultiSi
I've made a drawing of the block in case anyone wants to make their own.
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