Changed My Hinge Pins!

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

I just renewed my "hinge shafts" on my drivers door.

I'd ordered just the one from the main stealer but somehow he ordered a whole packet of them which was handy as I finally managed to undo the lower bolt that had been stuck solid for weeks.

Look at the state of this:

Very worn and slightly bent!

 

I'm getting better at fiddling with cars these days. Did my front suspension, and rear, and now my hinges.

[Jer309GTi 3]

Nice one, how did you know you needed new pins? Because my doors are quite stiff to open. I've given them all a good oiling which helped a bit as they don't look like they'd seen any oil in years

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

Nice one, how did you know you needed new pins? Because my doors are quite stiff to open. I've given them all a good oiling which helped a bit as they don't look like they'd seen any oil in years

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The door was sagging and would catch the "latch" bit it locks onto. Plus the door could be lifted slightly so I knew something was up.

[Jer309GTi 3]

Ah I see. They are heavy old doors aren't they, so I'm surprised they last as long as they do

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

Yeah, heavy compared to the 205/309, though I've noticed phase 2 405 doors seem heavier still.

Must weigh that aerial tomorrow.