How to attach Vent Window Latch?

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DUCeditor
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Re: How to attach Vent Window Latch?

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Dawgme85 wrote:I just went to my local Speedy Auto Glass and in about 10 seconds the technician had my latch re-attached, n/c. That was last Spring. So far, so good...
I guess they live up to their name! :D

How much did they charge you? The adhesive itself if several dollars even in a discount auto parts store.

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Re: How to attach Vent Window Latch?

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DUCeditor wrote:...How much did they charge you? The adhesive itself if several dollars even in a discount auto parts store...
No Charge. I was quite pleased. The adhesive appeared to be an industrial, or at least no-name, brand of superglue-type adhesive. I open the vent everytime I drive the car and close it again when I park it; hot, cold, dry, wet. We'll see how well it holds up over the long term, but so far so good. YMMV (this seems somehow more appropriate in this context :lol: )
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Re: How to attach Vent Window Latch?

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wachuko wrote:Or you can order these (I plan to get a set to replace the VW units I currently have) :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

http://www.500mania.biz/pages/detarting.php?id=123


From the description: It is a U shaped bracket. The window fits inside it and the Quarter Light Catch attaches to it. So similar in concept to the VW one, only that instead of using that black nut with the metal tab you install your original mechanism to it...

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I thought the same thing and ordered a set from the English eBay store. The Spider latch won't fit on the "stud". Different size. Also, the half-moon is 90° off from the Spider latches. You're pretty good at modifying things, so if you want mine to play with, I'll send them to you. PM me if you're interested.
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