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Author Topic: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush  (Read 8968 times)

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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #15 on: 04 June 2017, 13:34:40 »
Ok thanks Andy. So instead of that whole panel I simply need this bodge kit from Vauxhall
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #16 on: 04 June 2017, 13:49:04 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 04 June 2017, 13:34:40
Ok thanks Andy. So instead of that whole panel I simply need this bodge kit from Vauxhall

Yes. But they're easy to make yourself from a bit of scrap plate.
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #17 on: 04 June 2017, 16:06:37 »
Quote from: Andy B on 04 June 2017, 13:49:04
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 04 June 2017, 13:34:40
Ok thanks Andy. So instead of that whole panel I simply need this bodge kit from Vauxhall

Yes. But they're easy to make yourself from a bit of scrap plate.

Do you have the dimensions of the plate so I can try and make some and do you have the size and length for the replacement bolts needed?
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #18 on: 04 June 2017, 16:41:25 »
Yeah I'm sure I've got some scrap too if anyone has the dimensions.

If I've got this correct then the holes in the plate will be tapped ready to accept the bolts?
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #19 on: 04 June 2017, 17:05:26 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 04 June 2017, 16:41:25
Yeah I'm sure I've got some scrap too if anyone has the dimensions.

If I've got this correct then the holes in the plate will be tapped ready to accept the bolts?
Nope... the bolts go into captive nuts on the check strap assembly.

Kit contains longer bolts because the reinforcement plates are 3/8" or so thick... times two and that makes a lot more than sheet steel for the original bolts. ;) ;)
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #20 on: 04 June 2017, 17:10:44 »
Right thanks DG. Having looked at a check strap online (never even seen one off the car before) you have the plate that's part of the check strap with captive nuts.

You then fit a repair plate in front of that.

Then refit to car and the check strap with bodge plate fits up against the metal plate which is part of the door.

Then another plate in front of that.

Is that right?
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #21 on: 04 June 2017, 17:16:33 »
Yep. Door shell sandwiched between the two reinforcement plates, bolts through from the outside and check strap assembly inside...
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #22 on: 04 June 2017, 17:19:02 »
Ok now I got it. Thanks all for the replies  :y :y :y
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #23 on: 04 June 2017, 17:21:26 »
Are the reinforcements plates roughly 5mm thick each? If so I'll make some as I'm sure we've got some thicker metal knocking around  :y

And some shaved down cam cap bolts  as I have shite loads of them  :y assuming they're same thread of course
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #24 on: 04 June 2017, 17:23:05 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 04 June 2017, 17:21:26
Are the reinforcements plates roughly 5mm thick each? If so I'll make some as I'm sure we've got some thicker metal knocking around  :y

And some shaved down cam cap bolts  as I have shite loads of them  :y assuming they're same thread of course

If it make any difference to your thought process the kits is readily available form VX and cheap.
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #25 on: 04 June 2017, 17:24:59 »
Quote from: steve6367 on 04 June 2017, 17:23:05
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 04 June 2017, 17:21:26
Are the reinforcements plates roughly 5mm thick each? If so I'll make some as I'm sure we've got some thicker metal knocking around  :y

And some shaved down cam cap bolts  as I have shite loads of them  :y assuming they're same thread of course

If it make any difference to your thought process the kits is readily available form VX and cheap.

Yeah was just reading the thread. For the sake of five notes I'll get them from Vauxhall  :y

Cheers everyone  :y
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #26 on: 04 June 2017, 18:10:35 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 04 June 2017, 17:05:26
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 04 June 2017, 16:41:25
Yeah I'm sure I've got some scrap too if anyone has the dimensions.

If I've got this correct then the holes in the plate will be tapped ready to accept the bolts?
Nope... the bolts go into captive nuts on the check strap assembly.

Kit contains longer bolts because the reinforcement plates are 3/8" or so thick... times two and that makes a lot more than sheet steel for the original bolts. ;) ;)

How thick?  ::)
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #27 on: 04 June 2017, 18:21:36 »
Mince thick...
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #28 on: 05 June 2017, 23:17:01 »
Big praise to OOF. Called dick heads at Vauxhall today. They were adamant this repair kit was unavailable...... til I have them part numbers from the guide Andy posted.

Now got repair kit en route for 6 pound summat inc. vat.

Cheers oof. Legends!!!
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Re: Door strap "cracking" not fixed with new bush
« Reply #29 on: 06 June 2017, 11:44:03 »
 :y :y
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