Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:28:14 -0800
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@COMCAST.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Front door adjustment question
In-Reply-To: <9D917AD7-67A7-4297-B86B-C2F78B3D1756@shaw.ca>
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Check the metal around the door hinge. Chances are that the sheet
metal is cracked ,both of my Vans have had the doors replaced because of
cracks on the door .
stacy
On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 8:22 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Thanks to all who responded. I'll see if I can enlist some help so I can
> examine hinge closely when some force applied to latch end of door.
>
> Maybe I can detects hung pin movement, maybe not. I did find part number
> for hinge pin ( used in other vw models too)
>
> 321831421
>
>
> I'm not keen on pin replacement.
>
> I'm hoping maybe shimming mount plate will work.
>
>
> Oh I know my van flexes, you can easily see that if you lift van by front
> jack point and open front door.
>
> Thanks again to all,
>
> Alistair
>
> > On Feb 16, 2015, at 7:43 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > If the hinge pins are worn that is the first step. They can be a PITA to
> > press out and replace. As these vans age it is often the bodies that are
> > flexing enough to cause the doors to go out of alignment. It gets more
> > obvious when jacking up one corner or even putting the van on a lift.
> Next
> > adjustment is to try to tweak the hinge mounts or se shims. Shimming a
> door
> > is a bit of an art. Start by removing the door striker and shim the door
> to
> > close and be where you want it. Then reinstall the striker and align to
> the
> > new door position.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Alistair Bell
> > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 1:00 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Front door adjustment question
> >
> > My drivers side front door has a little bit of sag. It feels like it
> comes
> > off resting n the latch when opened. I have adjusted front doors a few
> > times, and I understand the adjustments allowed in the system. But what I
> > need is sort of like shimming the hinge plates or getting new hinge pins.
> >
> > You know what I mean? As if the hinge pins are loose enough to allow a
> > little drop when door opened.
> >
> > It's a very little amount right now, but I'd like to deal with it. Does
> > anyone understand what I am trying to explain and have a solution?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Alistair
>
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