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Suthern Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2015 Posts: 14 Location: ATL
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 2:25 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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I like the mechanical fasteners approach - how long are those screws? |
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Jonwid Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2013 Posts: 163 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:54 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Suthern wrote: |
I like the mechanical fasteners approach - how long are those screws? |
The screws are between 3/4" but shorter than 1". Just long enough to go into the metal frame behind the plastic and not interfere with any of the latch mechanism. I drilled pilot holes. The screws are self tappers. Got the screws at the Pep Boys, come in assorted lengths in a pack. |
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Suthern Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2015 Posts: 14 Location: ATL
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Hey,
I finally pinned mine this afternoon - thanks for posting the pics and giving me a reference point to do this in the blind.
I used a 1" #8 sheet metal screw with about 1/8" shimming. I'll come back and tidy up the look with some gray rattle can like I did on my bin lids.
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Jonwid Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2013 Posts: 163 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Gray paint. That's dedication. Yours looks better. |
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Suthern Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2015 Posts: 14 Location: ATL
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 4:44 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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We'd both be docked points at Concours d'Elegance.
It is really nice to not have to fiddle with that lock anymore - been going on for too long! I wouldn't have had the courage to do this without your pic - had the thought but no idea what was back there and given how sensitive the mechanism is to such a slight deformation wouldn't have taken the risk.
Thanks again!! |
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jjvincent Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2016 Posts: 1266 Location: Bethlehem, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:32 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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I think a #8 screw and some of these over them might make it look OEM.
http://www.busdepot.com/701070923g |
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Suthern Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2015 Posts: 14 Location: ATL
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:09 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Those look good. I've ordered something them before, will add these next time... |
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jjvincent Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2016 Posts: 1266 Location: Bethlehem, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 11:52 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Here's another option. They offer them in Gold too! That will add some bling to your EV.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#screw-caps/=12ybc88 |
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pwcgecko Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2017 Posts: 47
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Hello All...i purchased a 2002 Eurovan weekender, it had the described lock not locking issue. I used the single 1" sheet metal screw as recommended in this post and it did the trick. Thank you for the post!! |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22645 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:46 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Then they won't match your shades, though. You can get replacement gray shades, but minimum order is 50. _________________ .ssS! |
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mkscott2 Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2017 Posts: 90 Location: Cincinnati
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:36 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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I decided to address a rattle in the sliding door. I did not have the loose lock issue described here, but after having the panel off and cleaning/lubing the lock mechanism, I can see how the screw would help. Seems that if the lock pin is not held in just the right position (ie door card firmly in place), it won't move at all.
As for the rattle, I learned that the foam surrounding the metal rod extending the length of the door had completely rotted away. My solution was to wrap it in nylon mesh used for protecting wire looms. See the pic for detail.
While in there, I wen't a little overboard and added sound-deadner and insulation, along with re-gluing most of the retaining clips as mentioned in the earlier-linked thread. Now it sounds like a door from an Audi A8 when closing. Too bad it's the only one that sounds like this... for now.
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mvaska Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2015 Posts: 135 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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i also use trim screws to reattach panels to both the plastic clips retainers and just straight to door frame.... only after a few months of struggling with a variety of adhesives that eventually all gave out... didn't try windshield adhesive though. |
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westy66 Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 349 Location: Cleveland, OH
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Another door panel fixed with a stainless trim screw. Thank you! _________________ '66 Westfalia SO44
'68 Double Cab
'68 Eriba Puck
'03 EuroVan Weekender |
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MateoH Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2019 Posts: 2 Location: Carpinteria
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Anybody have a u tube video or suggestions on replacing the rubber molding on side sliding door for a 2002 EUROVAN MV? Should I cut it in 1/2 so I get it around door slider brackets or do I have to to remove the sliding door? |
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Joshwa Samba Member
Joined: November 18, 2015 Posts: 810 Location: North Seattle WA
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bcolins Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2020 Posts: 729 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Thanks for this thread. I just bought a 2003 with this problem. Am gluing tabs back on,...and will do your mod for insurance. Thanks
Brian in Austin
Update:
I used E6000 adhesive which is a very viscous solvent based adhesive that I have successfully glued numerous things with in auto restoration over the years. I Let it cure for about 5 hours, gave it a light tug and it came right off so, will go to the trim screw solution |
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bcolins Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2020 Posts: 729 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Here's how I fixed it without the trim screw fix.
All Fixed! I pulled the interior panel, all but 2 clips had come unglued. I used a razor knife and chisel to remove old glue,....leaving the outside edges on each glue blob for position reference. I cleaned all the black plastic clip bases with adhesive remover then used E6000 adhesive available from Walmart, Advance Auto parts, Loews, Home Depot etc. All the clip mounts are rock solid. Panel is back on, and lock is now working as it should, I did NOT need to do the trim screw mod.
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22645 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:36 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Double props. Saving T4s from being screwed everywhere.
Thanks for posting amd referencing the material list, too. _________________ .ssS! |
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jmciii Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2019 Posts: 61 Location: KY
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:15 am Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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Hi, everyone. Does anyone know where this spring attaches in the sliding door lock? None of the photos in relevant threads here include this spring! So it’s not that essential or many ignore it like I am tempted to do.
I had to remove this part in a hurry and failed to photograph it in original state. I am regretting that and there is no clear attachment point for this spring. Thank you in advance for any guidance.
-John _________________ -John
2002 EV MV Weekender Westfalia |
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jmciii Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2019 Posts: 61 Location: KY
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: 2002 Eurovan Sliding Door - broken? |
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I got this sorted out. It attaches to the main rod below. I am not sure what it does but there we go. _________________ -John
2002 EV MV Weekender Westfalia |
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