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Robert Gorman
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NSW
jzz31

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Reg: 12-2006

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 09:18 pm, by:  Robert Gorman (Uncle_bob) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The door and guard are just ever so slightly touching - is there any adjustment in the door and guard?
I have read most of the posts re hinges but this a 98 model so I thought the hinge should be OK?
My first step is loosen the guard and try to move it slightly forward - I am only looking for a millimeter or two. Any suggestions? thanks Rob
Paul Fitzsimmons
Tinkerer
nsw
'97 soarer

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 09:25 pm, by:  Paul Fitzsimmons (Oztif) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you open the bonnet and loosen the bolts securing the gaurd along the top, you may be able to gain some clearance by pushing the gaurd in a little. And yes there is some adjustment in the bolts attaching the door to the hinge.
Graham Dollisson
Goo Roo
QLD
GTTL , Morris Marina, P76 V8 Super

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Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 09:40 pm, by:  Graham Dollisson (Alloyvee) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Robert, Here is one post to read....
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/283/61117.html
Or you can use the search function and search "door hinge". It will bring up more!!
Lew Radbourn
Trader
Queensland
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Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 08:39 am, by:  Lew Radbourn (Marlew) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Robert
what you will find mate is the door hinge has a little bit more play in it than it should
That will be the reason for the touching.
on the door hinge (the car side not the door side)
you will see that the hinge is located on to little pins these pins are only glued on so you can be a little rough with the door and thay will let go.that way you can get a bit more lift in thr door.
i actually use a trolley jack (protected)to balance the door on and help with any adjustments
Robert Gorman
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NSW
jzz31

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Friday, December 08, 2006 - 12:11 pm, by:  Robert Gorman (Uncle_bob) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks for your help guys
I got out there this morning and slightly shifted the guard as suggested on other posts.
However whilst there i noted that there was a large amount of play in the hinge itself. Meaning I will have to replace it at some stage (sooner rather then later).
Cheers
Rob
Michael Keen
TryHard
NSW
91 & 93 TT Manuals

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Monday, December 11, 2006 - 04:40 pm, by:  Michael Keen (Jzz30man) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Robert, this will eventually put a dent in your guard one day. I had the same problem and got to it early enough. Here is the solution i have been running for more than 6 months.
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/283/50652.html?1141843889
The long term answer is new, low km or reconditioned hinges.

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