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[madmike]

Is anyone going to the Vintage fest in Yipsi that can show/help me adjust this sliding door on my 70 Bay? Spike?
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[aeromech]

You can find that info here or in your shop manual
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[Spike0180]

I am currently planning on showing up. It is mainly a bunch of fiddling from my experience, not really a set procedure. But I should be able to help
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Other cars: 2003 F150, 2003 Jetta GLI vr6-6sp

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[williamM]

my night mare ended when we figured out the bores the "U" bolt rode on were egged shaped. this allowed it to sag and not close right and ended up with 2 broken claw n cam bits- (I know- slow learner) also found the return spring on the claw bolted to the body was missing.

There was a recent post here that covered the whole thing from top to bottom.
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[aeromech]

http://www.itinerant-air-cooled.com/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=9182

Do you have a difficult-to-move handle on your post '73 bus?

Did you know that the resistance you experience is actually a coiled-up spring installed precisely to give you thatr resistance? Who wudda thunk?

Step 1) Remove Door Panel.
Start at a healthy section and pull out as close to a determined clip location as possible.
Before proceeding, please re-glue the entire perimeter of the vinyl to the masonite panel. I'll wait here . . . . .

Step 2) Release Cable and Return Spring Anchor
Remove C clip from cable end in front latch. Gently pull cable sheath out of plastic retainer midway. If retainer is broken, procure a wire tie for reassembly. There should be a foam block at the middle point, and at the forward third of the cable sheath. If yours are damaged or missing, cut a couple of 2" blocks out of the mattress in the guest bedroom.
Release cable end from forward latch assembly. There is a preload so don't freak if the latch actuator springs away a bit. Loosen the 10mm locknut that holds the cable sheath to the latch bracket. Do not disturb the adjustment if your door has been working correctly.

Step 3) Remove Latch Assembly From Door
Push the coiled up spring swaddled in foam towards the front of the car so you can remove the anchor rod from the sliding door inner frame. Let spring lay down slowly. Remove the cabin-facing phillips screw in the rear latch. Now open the door halfway and loosen the outer phillips screws while supporting the assembly.

There's much more in the link
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Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
Capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound

[madmike]

really appreciate it ,(I'm a Motor/transmission builder NOT a Bodyman ) I does close if I lift the slider UP a bit , maybe just tell me what is worn out and I'll replace ,Thanks
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

[aeromech]

You need to remove the door. Clean, inspect, and lube the rollers. Check the nylon block
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Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
Capable of leaping tall buildings in a single bound

[madmike]

Had it off a cpl. years ago did all that, was the same
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

[Spike0180]

From my experience, there is just a lot of different adjustable parts so getting them all to adjust with each other is tedious. Hopefully I'll be there Sunday and can help you out a bit. I fiddled with mine for hours, but it slides well now. Just my front locking mechanism is broken so it will lock on me as I'm shutting it sometimes.
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Brutis Patches Izabich: 1970 VW Transporter - 1776cc DP
Current State: Projects never truly end...
Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Other cars: 2003 F150, 2003 Jetta GLI vr6-6sp

Sambastic: adj; the quality of being nit picky, elitist, expecting everyone to do things the way they believe is best with no regard to situation, "sambastic"

[madmike]

I'll bring tools
I have a spare carb with your name on it
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

[Spike0180]

[madmike]

Hey Volks, Spike did an awesome job adjusting my slider and He's got a workable carb
only 4 hr. to get home 60mph average, one long stop for fuel,, could of made it on one tank full I believe
Thanks again,Madmike
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

[Spike0180]

[madmike]

Sandbaggin ,ha, I can cruise @ 75 but remember it's got 'drum brakes'
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"