Doors

2001.DHSE

So I fitted the front door handle kits so the handles spring back in correctly when you pull on the handle.

But the doors take a good pull on the handle to open them! I have oiled the hinges and greased the lock, but makes not difference!

Anything to be done?

Sounds like the rods need setting up and need adjusting to give a shorter pull from the handle. Do the rods have slots in them to adjust the clips?

dougdotcom said:

Sounds like the rods need setting up and need adjusting to give a shorter pull from the handle. Do the rods have slots in them to adjust the clips?

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Thanks, I'll pop the doors cards off and take a look, didn't know they where adjustable!

Having done everything I could inside my doors they still need a bit of effort to open. I haven't investigated yet but I'm wondering if it's a bit of wear in the hinges and the door is 'leaning' slightly on the lock. It's on my list as one of those little things that can wait for warmer weather and lighter evenings.

Hi Rachel, could you please tell me where you got those door handle kits from, need to do mine as they also do not return properly when released . Is it a hard job too do?
Thanks Paul.

Look on Rnagerovers.net, there is an explanation and fix for the stiff operation, it involves cutting a small part away if I remember rightly.

PPP38vouge said:

Hi Rachel, could you please tell me where you got those door handle kits from, need to do mine as they also do not return properly when released . Is it a hard job too do?
Thanks Paul.

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just ordered mine from island4x4. part nos stc3063 and stc3064 for left and right

southby said:

just ordered mine from island4x4. part nos stc3063 and stc3064 for left and right

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Believe it or not cheaper from Rimmers.

wammers said:

Believe it or not cheaper from Rimmers.

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too late for me i'm afraid
(incidentally lrspareparts are 4p cheaper than rimmers)

southby said:

too late for me i'm afraid
(incidentally lrspareparts are 4p cheaper than rimmers)

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Just going on the postage and VAT. Rimmers £9.00 all up. Island £11.00 all up. Rimmers £2.75 each incl VAT plus post. Island £3.00 each incl VAT plus post. Minimum post is £5.00 at Island. Post from Rimmers £3.50 don't know what LR spareparts post is.

PPP38vouge said:

Hi Rachel, could you please tell me where you got those door handle kits from, need to do mine as they also do not return properly when released . Is it a hard job too do?
Thanks Paul.

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Sorry to miss your post. Island 4x4 above. Codes as stated. Rach