My stock Vanagon sliding window latch plate is broken. Will this GoWesty aluminum Latch Plate be a direct replacement and is it stronger?

Yes, this GoWesty-designed slider window latch plate is precision CNC machined from 6061 aluminum, making it significantly stronger and more durable than the original cast stock part. It's designed to be a direct replacement for both the left and right side slider windows.

What VW Bus models and years is this sliding window Latch Plate compatible with? I have a 1985 Vanagon.

This Latch Plate is compatible with a wide range of models including the Type 2 Bus, Vanagon, and Eurovan from 1968 to 1994. So, your 1985 Vanagon is covered!

Is the installation of this aluminum Latch Plate difficult? I'm not a mechanic.

Installation is straightforward. We've created a helpful video guide to walk you through the process. You can find the link in the product details. Most customers find it manageable with basic tools.

I need to replace a latch on my passenger side slider. Does this Latch Plate work for both sides of the window?

Absolutely. This GoWesty slider window latch plate is designed to fit and function correctly on either the left or the right side of your sliding window.

Plaque de verrouillage de fenêtre coulissante

Name: Plaque de verrouillage de fenêtre coulissante
SKU: GVW-281-847-725
Price: 27.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Plaque de verrouillage de fenêtre coulissante

Product:	PTAC-281-847-725
Works With:	1968,1969,1970,1971,1972,1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983,1984,1985,1986,1987,1988,1989,1990,1991,1 993, 1994
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Restock ETA:	We do not have an ETA for this item at this time.

$27.00

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Conçue par GoWesty, cette plaque de loquet pour fenêtre coulissante est usinée avec précision par CNC en aluminium 6061 et est beaucoup plus robuste que la plaque de loquet moulée d'origine.

Convient aux fenêtres coulissantes du côté gauche ou droit. Vendue à l'unité.

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When installing this window latch I found the quality superb. The fit and finish is like OEM.

Beautifully machined and perfect fit!

Its nice to have a replacement available 39 years after production. Perfect.

Perfect match

Perfect fit, gives a cleaner look than the old cracked one.

Wobbly window fix.

Hooray! The window works again!

Perfect fit and look.

GW has done it again! I am happy there is a place I can go to get just about anything for my aging westy. Not the cheapest little piece, but what are you gonna do. My van is now secure again.