Doors dont close properly
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Doors dont close properly
Im having this problem where if i close my door it doesnt always close properly, it sort of catches on something i think, not sure what, but i have to slam it to get it to close properly
Any fixes?
Any fixes?
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I've seen a buddy's FD that closed a little "low" - I think the door must have been replaced at some point.
Anyhow, we put a floor jack and some rags under the door, loosened the mounting bolts, raised the door up a bit, retightened - good to go. It was just out of alignment a bit.
His was actually scraping the metal around the door latch.
Dale
Anyhow, we put a floor jack and some rags under the door, loosened the mounting bolts, raised the door up a bit, retightened - good to go. It was just out of alignment a bit.
His was actually scraping the metal around the door latch.
Dale
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There's a vent at the left rear of the car that's supposed to let the air out, but it's not sufficient when closing the door with all windows closed.
Well, technically I guess it's for cabin air venting, not for door closing.
It's like a flapper valve.
You may be able to hear it operate if you listen for it.
See page S-20 of the shop manual.
Well, technically I guess it's for cabin air venting, not for door closing.
It's like a flapper valve.
You may be able to hear it operate if you listen for it.
See page S-20 of the shop manual.
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definitely lube up the latch and also the hinge with some WD40 or silicon spray lube.
overall, its a very tight body structure where the cabin doesn't let a lot of air escape when doing things like closing the door. just close them a little harder. its the price you pay for a tight body structure.
as far as sound, that is due to lack of any major sound deadening material on the thin lightweight doors. Solution? Add some dynomat type stuff to the doors. Adding dynomat will probably make the door not closing due to air problem a little worse, but will also make the car quieter.
search on that for more info.
overall, its a very tight body structure where the cabin doesn't let a lot of air escape when doing things like closing the door. just close them a little harder. its the price you pay for a tight body structure.
as far as sound, that is due to lack of any major sound deadening material on the thin lightweight doors. Solution? Add some dynomat type stuff to the doors. Adding dynomat will probably make the door not closing due to air problem a little worse, but will also make the car quieter.
search on that for more info.
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Originally posted by SWAT81
how about the doors sounding nasty when you shut it? How do you fix that problem? My friend's door closes perfectly with a small click sound, while mine is like slam then toom!. Sound like a hollow metal case closing.
how about the doors sounding nasty when you shut it? How do you fix that problem? My friend's door closes perfectly with a small click sound, while mine is like slam then toom!. Sound like a hollow metal case closing.
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My drivers door hinges are worn, so I have to use a bit of force to close it, while the pass. door is fine. The pin wears, but of course you can't just buy the pin. New hinge time! $$$$ If you try to move the door up and down when it's open, you can check for worn hinges.