This is very helpful. 

I think all I need is the gasket and I plan to try to make that out of an old inner tube. Nice to know I can order it though if needed.  What is the  “packing” for sliding glass window?
Is that something for the outside?

From what I can tell I don’t need to purchase the full kit it is broken down into parts. 

Great info.

Eric 

> On Jun 8, 2021, at 10:15 PM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Of course Go Westy sells a repair kit. Unfortunately it's $79.  Fixes both though https://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/23494/sliding-window-latch-fix-kit-?v= 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:01 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Slider window catch info
> 
> Eric,
> 
> While I have slider windows and latches sitting here in the barn, and I’ve taken them apart a few times over the years, I can’t give you a definite answer right now.
> 
> But if I was forced to guess, I’d say you’re right about the plastic/rubber gasket being worn out.
> 
> Can you get replacement for that?  I don’t know, hope others work chime in 
> 
> Ab
> 
>> On Jun 8, 2021, at 6:48 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>> So, years ago this list helped me tighten up my slider door window catch.  Today I went to address it again as it is loose.
>> 
>> I took off the inner part using a nifty bent flat head screw driver I got from a free box a few years ago.  It was perfect for the job.  It is set up so the flat heads are in different orientation and bus works with the window.  
>> 
>> But, when I exposed the two screws holding the catch to the window I found they could not be tightened enough to stop movement.  
>> 
>> I plan to cut a rubber gasket to shim up the old one.  I’m guessing it has lost some thickness over time. 
>> 
>> The outer piece easily came out.  It looks like there might have been some type of adhesive there at one time.
>> 
>> Anyone have some recommendations for me on re assembly so that it will tighten and have a good seal? 
>> 
>> Just checking in as just putting in the rubber shim is all I currently plan to do.  I am not sure about an outer gasket or .
>> sealant.
>> 
>> Tips appreciated.
>> 
>> Eric Caron
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