Door adjustment

magictiny · Jun 7, 2010

I have a rattly drivers door, so I need to adjust this.

I can see it is adjusted by the plate on the door post, this has two torx screws in it - one looks to be 'abused' already.

Am I setting myself up for some grief - I assume the screws are nicely rusted in place and the reason one is burred is someone already has had a go and failed...

Any advice would be helpfull - I was wondering about modifying with a dremmel to a nut shape - or a small pair of stilsons....

robint · Jun 7, 2010

go p/x it with a freelander , drive through nearest water , doors will fall off , problem sorted

wammers · Jun 7, 2010

magictiny said:
I have a rattly drivers door, so I need to adjust this.

I can see it is adjusted by the plate on the door post, this has two torx screws in it - one looks to be 'abused' already.

Am I setting myself up for some grief - I assume the screws are nicely rusted in place and the reason one is burred is someone already has had a go and failed...

Any advice would be helpfull - I was wondering about modifying with a dremmel to a nut shape - or a small pair of stilsons....

A good quality correct size of torx lock bit is a must. I have an impact driver so never suffer much with this problem. These things can be quite tight though. Get some new screws first of all you may need them. Some easit and a small cold chisel usually gets them moving if all else fails.

magictiny · Jun 7, 2010

wammers said:
Some easit and a small cold chisel usually gets them moving if all else fails.

I had quite forgotten the option of a hammer - I will get some spare screws though - thanks wammers.

Irishrover · Jun 7, 2010

Hammer with a small chisel or centre punch usaually "Jars" them loose. Failing that there is always the option of gas bottles and a torch!!!!

magictiny · Jun 7, 2010

I love you guys - brut force and ignorance wins every time
:smash:

wammers · Jun 7, 2010

magictiny said:
I love you guys - brut force and ignorance wins every time
:smash:

Every good mechanics tool box contains several different sized hammers. It's knowing which one to use and how hard to hit something and the correct place to hit it that is the skilful bit. But as Irish quite rightly says a blow torch and #15 nozzle also come in handy from time to time.

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