Date:         Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:43:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front door adjustment question
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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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