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Re: [T3] Wing Vent winndows...


On 10 Nov 2005 at 23:09, BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/10/05 9:26:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> jadney@vwtype3.org writes:
> 
> << As for the lower pin, the tension on that is adjustable. I've never 
>  had to do anything with them, have you actually seen ones which wore 
>  so much that they needed to be shimmed? >>
> 
> Yes, the plastic bushing/sleeve was worn, and shimming it was the only way to 
> get it tight again. VW didn't really add anything there to allow an 
> adjustment, other than shimming. I suppose a good beetle part could be used, but I 
> haven't seen them advertised in some time.

I guess I need to take another look at the one in my basement. I don't recall 
ever noticing any plastic in those (we're talking about the lower pivot, 
right?)

This makes me wonder whether there was a difference over the years. The late 
ones that I'm familiar with have a plain steel shaft that comes down from the 
vent window. That shaft is clamped between two pressed steel plates which form 
a hinged clamshell which pinches down on the shaft. There is a bolt that you 
tighten to pull the clamshell halves together to adjust the tension. I don't 
remember seeing any plastic bushing or sleeve in there, but I'll double-check 
tonight.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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