27 Mar 2008, 21:23
Hi Steve
STOP!
I had same problem after changing my door seals. First you need to check if its the seals before messing up the strikers.
Just slip off the inner seal and try the door.
Should close with no effort at all.
If it doesn't then ok you need to adjust.
If it is your seals (as in my case) you may need to spend some time seeing exactly where they are catching and remove a little bit of fibre glass lip to allow them to sit lower/clear the door.
You may be unluck and need a bit of both (seals and alignment)
The guy's are quite correct you wont loose the captive nut unless some muppet has been in there before. I had to shave a bit off the latch pin on my lathe as it hit the door guide before entering the door catch, this is easy to see as it'll leave a groove in the guide. You may also need to check any washers on the pins, as some cars use them to shim it out.
Not wanting to teach you to suck eggs, but while you carryout the adjustment you must press the door in the centre to close as even this can cause the door to flex and miss close.
Good Luck
D
STOP!
I had same problem after changing my door seals. First you need to check if its the seals before messing up the strikers.
Just slip off the inner seal and try the door.
Should close with no effort at all.
If it doesn't then ok you need to adjust.
If it is your seals (as in my case) you may need to spend some time seeing exactly where they are catching and remove a little bit of fibre glass lip to allow them to sit lower/clear the door.
You may be unluck and need a bit of both (seals and alignment)
The guy's are quite correct you wont loose the captive nut unless some muppet has been in there before. I had to shave a bit off the latch pin on my lathe as it hit the door guide before entering the door catch, this is easy to see as it'll leave a groove in the guide. You may also need to check any washers on the pins, as some cars use them to shim it out.
Not wanting to teach you to suck eggs, but while you carryout the adjustment you must press the door in the centre to close as even this can cause the door to flex and miss close.
Good Luck
D
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