B pillar striker worn Torx.

[David Simson 10]

Hi. I have a door closing problem. Hinges are good with no play. The issue is the B pillar strikes needs to move outwards to make the door easier to close. The problem I have is the Torx head in the body appears to be worn so my Torx head key will slip if I put too much torque on it.

 

Which begs the question:

 

If I forget the B pillar because of the issue explained above, can the door latch be adjusted inwards so it engages with the B pillar striker earlier and ensure an easy close? 

 

All ideas welcome. Thanks 

[welshpug 1,737]

the latch is fixed in place by countersunk screws, it is not adjustable,    the striker is.

 

try grabbing it with a decent set of mole grips, they wont be that tight.

[David Simson 10]

You're the 2nd person to have told me about the door latch screws so thanks for confirming that. Sounds like gentle persuasion on the striker might be the answer. Cheers.

[Leslie green 166]

Did you change the door seals and now its hard to close as the originals are softer and best held onto if possible  given how light weight the doors are . Id even get 2 genuine seals and join them to make the length up to have one good one before buying repro ones . 

 

As for the torx strikers , if you try with a right angle torx key they are pretty much guaranteed to round , use a bit in a ratchet instead but once they are rounded its time for vice grips which will be effective but leave a mark !

Edited June 6 by Leslie green