Date:         Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:22:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Front door adjustment question
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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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