Sliding door runner possibly knackered

[Lorenzo]

The left-hand sliding door of my RHD Devon ('71) has dropped about a cm down at the rear end. It takes a small heave to slide it shut and when it shuts there is a small gap, which of course allows rain in. I'm thinking the rear runner has worn out. Does anyone know if the rear runner is on a wheel or is it a nylon guide, and are they prone to dropping when knackered (like me). Thanks all. L

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

There is a nylon runner and a roller:

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Roller-middle-hinge-l-r-68-8-85-211843359B_act_shop.product_pID_97409_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Guide-sliding-door-runner-l-h-214843367_act_shop.product_pID_97428_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Geeze]

This should help, certainly did with mine!

http://www.ratwell.com/technical/SlidingDoor.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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[sparkywig]

While you're at it change the U hinge bushes at the same time, they're available from Deimos.

 

[Grazy]

Ah thanks for the exploded diagram Alex , i need a 37 !!

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Ah thanks for the exploded diagram Alex , i need a 37 !!

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Spacer-plate-for-lower-bracket-211843447_act_shop.product_pID_192383_lang_EN_country_GB.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;