Side slider

[MrH29]

Im having trouble with my 84 t3 sliding door, I unlock the door pull down the handle but it's refusing to release or open. I have to put my fingers in the crease to the right of the door to pull the door out, it then opens and slide as it should, I can see anything out of place. I thought maybe someone has had a similar issue and has a solution.

[VWCamperfan]

Oil all moving parts associated with the hinge mechanism on the side you are pulling open. Often helps when door won't open from that side.

[tonytech]

Mine has a tendancy to freeze up!!! Water on the rubber frezes to the door, needs a hefty push from inside to open it!!
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[..lee..]

weak or stiff spring on the sliding part of the hindge. if you remove the sliding pannel " 2 screws for underside and push panel upwards towards the roof " you can get full access to the hindge and slider. if you cant see anything faulty just do a monster clean and lube. it`s probally due for one anyway if it hasn`t been done for a while. dont forget to clean the runner and check the bearings for smoothness.

lee

[MrH29]

Very helpful thanks i'll get on it, what kind of oil or do I grease it?

[..lee..]

wd 40 or same to clean down and free off. if re lubing the bearings hot clean engine oil and for the sliding runner wheel bearing greese and wax oil mix. copper grease on all threads.