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Gt Door problems. Help Needed
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:08 pm
by wul3er
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
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:31 pm
by DelG40
I went as far as even scanning the page out of the Haynes for you!
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 4:36 pm
by hardhitter
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:10 pm
by Steve_O
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!!
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:06 pm
by Krupa
Glad it's a regular fault, mine's done the same but on the passenger side!
Not keen on the remedy though!
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:21 pm
by DelG40
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:21 pm
by Steve_O
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!!
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:46 pm
by wul3er
Mines is the exact same as yours Del.
Does water get in through your door seal. at the top.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:30 pm
by DelG40
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:14 pm
by wul3er
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
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:20 pm
by Steve_O
Pics probably won't be necessary - but i'd be interested to hear how you get on...
Don't smack anything too hard tho!!
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:44 pm
by wul3er
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:04 pm
by Krupa
I'm too scared... I'm gonna leave it.
Doesn't catch on anything and isn't too noticeable, but I see it.
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:23 pm
by GroovyCarrot
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
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:24 pm
by hardhitter
I will let you know how I go on replacing the hinges