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Cracking drivers door
« on: 16 April 2010, 20:36:44 »
Really bad cracking noise as I open and close the drivers door - been gradually getting worse. Something to do with the hinge / stays but cant identify - have tried spray etc but sounds more than that. Any ideas?
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #1 on: 16 April 2010, 20:38:15 »
there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #2 on: 16 April 2010, 20:47:11 »
Part no 90462823  bushing

They cost me 27p each (one per door stay) from Pentagon VX last month

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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #3 on: 16 April 2010, 20:49:26 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though

But it could also be the door skin ripping where the stay bolts to it. You can buy a reinforcing plate (or make one) to help, preferably before it rips out altogether.
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #4 on: 16 April 2010, 20:52:31 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though

But it could also be the door skin ripping where the stay bolts to it. You can buy a reinforcing plate (or make one) to help, preferably before it rips out altogether.

Good point, depends how far its gone. Seen DTM weld some back in place, might be worth OP posting up a photo  :y
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #5 on: 16 April 2010, 21:39:15 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
:y Yep, try the plastic ring/bush. Mine would give an almighty crack. Changed the bush and the problem was solved.
VX mainstealer said it wouldn't cure it and I would need the £36.00 (plus VAT) 'door strap' kit.  ::)
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #6 on: 16 April 2010, 21:45:56 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
:y Yep, try the plastic ring/bush. Mine would give an almighty crack. Changed the bush and the problem was solved.
VX mainstealer said it wouldn't cure it and I would need the £36.00 (plus VAT) 'door strap' kit.  ::)

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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #7 on: 16 April 2010, 21:47:30 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
:y Yep, try the plastic ring/bush. Mine would give an almighty crack. Changed the bush and the problem was solved.
VX mainstealer said it wouldn't cure it and I would need the £36.00 (plus VAT) 'door strap' kit.  ::)

If you hadn't changed the little plastic washer they would be right !!! eventually the doorstrap bracket would have failed ...  :(
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #8 on: 16 April 2010, 22:08:14 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
:y Yep, try the plastic ring/bush. Mine would give an almighty crack. Changed the bush and the problem was solved.
VX mainstealer said it wouldn't cure it and I would need the £36.00 (plus VAT) 'door strap' kit.  ::)

If you hadn't changed the little plastic washer they would be right !!! eventually the doorstrap bracket would have failed ...  :(

It's not the check strap that's normally the fault though Nige, it's the part of the door it bolts to that fails/rips.
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #9 on: 16 April 2010, 22:32:04 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
:y Yep, try the plastic ring/bush. Mine would give an almighty crack. Changed the bush and the problem was solved.
VX mainstealer said it wouldn't cure it and I would need the £36.00 (plus VAT) 'door strap' kit.  ::)

If you hadn't changed the little plastic washer they would be right !!! eventually the doorstrap bracket would have failed ...  :(

It's not the check strap that's normally the fault though Nige, it's the part of the door it bolts to that fails/rips.

Thats what I thought I said ....    :)
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #10 on: 16 April 2010, 22:33:15 »
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there is a little plastic ring/gasket that sits in between the bracket no the chassis and hinge, cost about 10p! Not got part number to hand though
:y Yep, try the plastic ring/bush. Mine would give an almighty crack. Changed the bush and the problem was solved.
VX mainstealer said it wouldn't cure it and I would need the £36.00 (plus VAT) 'door strap' kit.  ::)

If you hadn't changed the little plastic washer they would be right !!! eventually the doorstrap bracket would have failed ...  :(

It's not the check strap that's normally the fault though Nige, it's the part of the door it bolts to that fails/rips.

Thats what I thought I said ....    :)

Oh!  ::)  ;)  ;)  ;)
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Re: Cracking drivers door
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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #12 on: 17 April 2010, 22:47:52 »
Top stuff guys - looks like one of these solutions will do the trick - will get back and let you know what the prob was.

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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #13 on: 30 May 2010, 23:05:01 »
Hey all - the washer was the culprit. 10 mins and a few pence and the drivers door sounds like new again!

Can't see any signs of damage to the old bit though! Oh well...

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Re: Cracking drivers door
« Reply #14 on: 30 May 2010, 23:15:38 »
This is one of the few repairs even I can do myself......

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