Part Number for '84 Sliding Door Latch

[Ahwahnee]

I think the latch on my (84) sliding door is dying -- can someone tell me the p/n of the assembly?

I'm referring the metal gizmo that the handlle goes thru and in turn tugs the cable. IIRC the early vans differed from the later here. Any info on the change point might help too.

Yes, I expect it is stamped on the thing, but hoping I can avoid pulling that panel just to see what the number is. It's 107* outside and likely hotter at the moment in the garage.

TIA for any info. Geo
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[reluctantartist]

Check the Bus Boys site. There are a lot of small parts in the mechanism so you will need to figure out what it is that is failing. SO you will need to take the door apart. Many parts are NLA so you will have to either go to a junk yard or get creative.
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1982 Westy, 1974 412 Variant... Yes, Aircooled's are great! Oh and I do have modern computer controlled vehicles too, but I just don't care about them.

[Nikkoleto]

I am looking for the name and part number of the part that is connected to the body that the sliding door latches to when opened? Does anyone have that part for sale?
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1987 Vanagon GL

[DAIZEE]

I was looking at my Bentley today as I have much the same problem. I don't remember seeing part #s but it shows it all step by step and it says ya gotta take the door off. But I'm going to try something tomorrow and see if that overcomes my problem. It is the aft release or something in that region that seems to not function when trying to open from inside or outside.

You should get a Bentley if at all possible.
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'09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

[Nikkoleto]

I actually have a pdf file of the Bentley Manual. Definitely need to get a paper copy!!!
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1987 Vanagon GL