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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mathewst on 04 February 2011, 14:13:33

Title: Door Strap Bush question
Post by: mathewst on 04 February 2011, 14:13:33

I have a problem with drivers door.
It doesn't want to stay open.
Am I right in thinking that the Door Strap Bush is responsible for holding the door open in certain position and changing it will cure the problem??

Title: Re: Door Strap Bush question
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 February 2011, 14:19:00

Nope. The bush just stops the strap rattling in the bracket on the door pillar, and making "clunking" noises.

My guess would be that you have a problem with the check strap mechanism inside the door.

One issue that can occur is that the check strap siezes up and then when the door is closed it is ripped from its' mounting inside the door.

have a look Here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152902108

Kevin

Title: Re: Door Strap Bush question
Post by: omega squared on 04 February 2011, 14:54:03

my drivers door does the same thing, even on level ground it just tried to close its self on you - will take a look at that link

Title: Re: Door Strap Bush question
Post by: Steve Pearce on 07 February 2011, 12:05:59

On this subject, does anyone know the cost/part number of the check strap? My driver door doesnt have one (that ive managed to find, anyway)

Title: Re: Door Strap Bush question
Post by: Andy B on 07 February 2011, 12:38:29

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On this subject, does anyone know the cost/part number of the check strap? My driver door doesnt have one (that ive managed to find, anyway)

IIRC around £20. I'd to replace mine when I fitted the strengthening plates cos the remnants were in the bottom of the door.  :-? ;D

Title: Re: Door Strap Bush question
Post by: kcl on 07 February 2011, 12:40:49

Complete strap was not that expensive, IIRC less than 50 EUR or something... No tsure, but I remember being surprized how cheap it was