Alistair, I had a similar issue with an old Ghia many years ago. In my case the hinge pings were wore an astonishing amount which allowed motion in the vertical plane - the door would sag, or could be lifted enough that the strike did not engage properly. On 16-Feb-2015, at 01:59, Alistair Bell wrote: > 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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