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1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 16 Oct 2013, 19:04
by serenitycamper
Hey guys,

Got round to examining the rollers on the sliding door (the ones that run down the centre of the rear quarter panel on the u-bracket) and the main wheel that sits vertically is rusty and a bit buggered and the other two that sit horizontally sound like their bearings have failed. Is there anywhere to get replacement parts from? I have a twin slider so both sides need doing :(

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 16 Oct 2013, 19:53
by ZsZ
Brickwerks has them

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 16 Oct 2013, 22:13
by Rich Tea
The vertical roller wears through and splits in two.
change it now, don't wait until the door drops off, it's only a matter time!

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 17 Oct 2013, 05:56
by serenitycamper
Don't panic, there are no connected doors to speak of, hence the question. It's undergoing full restoration. It's the horizontal rollers that worry me; metal on metal and making a right nasty grinding noise. Worn out me thinks.

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 17 Oct 2013, 06:58
by Plasticman
What,a resto and no pickies,
mm

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 17 Oct 2013, 07:20
by serenitycamper
Mm, it's being written up in VW Camper and Commercial so I can't post pics anywhere!

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 17 Oct 2013, 08:35
by Plasticman
do they pay you ?
mm

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 17 Oct 2013, 09:05
by serenitycamper
If they accept your copy, yeah!

Re: 1988 T3 Sliding door rollers

Posted: 17 Oct 2013, 09:25
by Plasticman
:ok