How to keep wing-window open?

Typhon2222 · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:53 am Post subject: How to keep wing-window open?

Hi folks,

The driver's wing-window on our '88 swings shut at speeds over 40 MPH.

And I hear there's no way to tighten the pivots themselves.

So.... I'm wondering what creative solutions have been developed for keeping these things propped open at highway speeds when they're no longer capable of doing it themselves. Bungee cords? Custom-made latches? Other nifty things? Razz

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molybdanum · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 8:25 am Post subject:

The friction to hold the window open comes from the lower pivot. I think you can adjust the tension on that pivot, but may have to remove the wing window frame to get to the screw.

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Ahwahnee · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:46 am Post subject:

There is a thread describing how to remove the wing (easy) and add an O-Ring on the bottom pivot to snug it up (also easy).

I did this and it was 'problem solved'.

Found the posts... they were in a sidetrack thread of the 'Floppy Mirror Syndrome':

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2623898&highlight=wing#2623898

msinabottle · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 3:06 pm Post subject: Better HERE

This thread's a bit more directly responsive:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=122598

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tpinthepack · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 4:31 pm Post subject:

My Vent windows don't stay open too well either. I also notice they don't really open far enough to blow on me either. Is there a stop or limit to the travel of the vent? Can it be opened further? Mine is sloppy also.
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Ahwahnee · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject:

SloFloSyncro · Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject:

Maybe not the most elegant solution, but certainly works at any speed:

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Typhon2222 · Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject:

Wow, thanks for all the helpful replies folks. Especially since there were older threads on the same topic -- dunno why I didn't remember to use the search function first. Embarassed

At any rate, thanks for the tips! I'm definitely going to explore those options.
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Ahwahnee · Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 6:12 am Post subject:

Luckymonkeylss

Has anyone tried these?

puchfinnland · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: How to keep wing-window open?

Stop whining, open the door,disassemble and when you get to that bloody screw remove it and install a bolt, in the future you can reach a wrench up and adjust it.
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Franklinstower · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:38 am Post subject: Re: How to keep wing-window open?

here are photos for you.

tighten the screw, since you have the wing window out, A bolt will be easier to tighten and loosen when the window is back in.

It pinches on the lower pivot:

and if you want full range on the later models, tap out the limiting pin here - then you can open the wing fully like in a bay bus:

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BrownEye02 · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:02 am Post subject: Re: How to keep wing-window open?

Rorke

SyncroHead

Anyone tried this?

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kourt · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: How to keep wing-window open?

I found this at Home Depot on Sunday. It's plastic so it doesn't mar the painted finishes, and it's cheap--I think it was $5. They are just under $4 on Amazon.

kourt

will5023 · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 5:28 am Post subject: Re: How to keep wing-window open?

Here'a a picture of how I was able to tighten mine. The screw had not fallen out but was disengaged from the threads. I wedged a screwdriver against the head of the screw and used a set of locking pliers to hold the assembly together. I then was able to use a set of needle-nose locking pliers (not shown) to grip the screw head and turn the screw to thread it in and tighten it. This did not require removing the window.

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NSPeters92 · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: How to keep wing-window open?

I got a pair of these plastic printed wing window holders on Etsy, and they work fantastic! They clip in and then when i’m not using em they just sit on the dash or in the glovebox during the winter… it amazes me what people can do with those printer things Laughing

https://www.etsy.com/listing/814378150/pair-of-vanagon-westfalia-wing-window


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