Gt Door problems. Help Needed

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:08 pm

My door has fallen a little on the Gt (drivers) and now there is water coming in through the gap.

Could someone tell me how to lift the door back up.

Thanks

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:31 pm

I went as far as even scanning the page out of the Haynes for you!

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:36 pm

My new GT has dropped on the drivers door a touch. I've bought new hinge pins but I will get new hinge halfs, as thats where the play is.

Steve_O · Post by **Steve_O** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:10 pm

The panel gap on my drivers door sort of tapers in at the top. The only way to compensate in this case is to give the upper hinge a good sharp smack towards the front of the car - which was apparently the norm on the production lines!!

Krupa · Post by **Krupa** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:06 pm

Glad it's a regular fault, mine's done the same but on the passenger side!

Not keen on the remedy though!

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:21 pm

Krupa wrote:Glad it's a regular fault, mine's done the same but on the passenger side!

Yeah I was suprised too, as my driver side door has done it as well. I haven't got round to adjusting it yet - I really should however, as it's scratched/scratching the fook out of my door sill.

Steve_O · Post by **Steve_O** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:21 pm

Krupa wrote:Glad it's a regular fault, mine's done the same but on the passenger side!

Not keen on the remedy though!

I think with a short plank of wood and a chunky hammer you might be able to put it right without too much concern.

I suppose you could try lifting the bottom of the door with it just slightly ajar. You'd get a fair bit of leverage that way!!

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:46 pm

Mines is the exact same as yours Del.

Does water get in through your door seal. at the top.

DelG40 · Post by **DelG40** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:30 pm

Well, I've noticed some suds and splashes of water along the top of the door there after a wash so now I think about it - yes, it does.

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:14 pm

Sounds Zactly same as mine. Im gonna try and get it fixed sometime this week when i get time.

Does anyone want me to take pics and post a how to.

Thats if it goes well, lol

Steve_O · Post by **Steve_O** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:20 pm

Pics probably won't be necessary - but i'd be interested to hear how you get on...

Don't smack anything too hard tho!!

wul3er · Post by **wul3er** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:44 pm

Steve_O wrote:Don't smack anything too hard tho!!

Lol, you must know me then.

I'll try getting help first and get some one to lift the door before i get the hammer out.

Krupa · Post by **Krupa** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:04 pm

I'm too scared... I'm gonna leave it.

Doesn't catch on anything and isn't too noticeable, but I see it.

GroovyCarrot · Post by **GroovyCarrot** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:23 pm

Hmm. Surely a slightly kinder remedy would be to loosen the top hinge bolt, move the door into place and then tighten it up in a civilised, non-brutal manner? Maybe less fun though

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:24 pm

I will let you know how I go on replacing the hinges