Adjust these monster doors...

[dewbers]

Hey gang, it's me again! I might change my screen name to the Rookie... :D
I am sure many of you have had the same problem, or similar? I feel as though I have slam these monster doors to get them to close all the way! And I mean slam!! Then, once closed, if you push on the door, there is some "give". Must I replace the latch altogether, or is there an adjustment that can be made to "tighten" this up? Both sides.... Thanks again gents!
One day, I'll be able to give more than take.... :beers:
Steve

[MichelHaak]

I've the same problem. I know I need some new rubbers on the door itself but is that it?

[EEE]

I have to slam mine too. The top hinges with the springs on them are both a little broken on either side, so the door won't stay open by itself. I'm not sure if that is a reason or not, but I think it's easy to get into trouble by starting to adjust these things. I've taken some off and when they're loaded with motors, glass etc, you cannot lift them yourself.

[Smartin]

Many factors come into play when the doors won't close properly, or easily.

1 - window adjustment - try closing the door at normal strength with the window down. If it closes much easier, then you have some window alignment problems.

2 - door weatherstripping - New/cheap/hard door rubber is a big cause of tough to close doors. Check to see that your door rubber is soft, and not settling the wrong way/creasing where it shouldn't.

3 - top weatherstripping - this goes hand-in-hand with the window alignment deal in #1. A sagging top bow or bunged up top rubber can play into a tough closing door.


Steve, I remember how hard it was to close the drivers door on your car...and I made a comment about it to the salesman. They should not be that hard to close. I have found that BRAND NEW weatherstripping can cause this for a little while, but they settle in well with a little time. I don't remember how new your door weatherstripping is....

[Smartin]

I went back and re-read the thread where I hung your car out to dry when I inspected it at the museum:rolleyes: :spank:

I noted the car could use new door rubber, and the doors were extremely difficult to close.

Also, this is an important thing to rectify, because all the parts in your doors get rattled to death when the door is constantly slammed. Ideally, you should be able to push the door closed with no effort. It should push back a little with the top and windows up, but not enough to rattle the bolts loose in the door.

I trashed the front drivers door on my first LeSabre sedan, because I bought cheap JC Whitney rubber. I literally had to make a running leap to get the door shut the first time....and it was never easy to close after that.

Moral of the story: buy new rubber from www.steelerubber.com (http://www.steelerubber.com) or Metro.

[Robroy]

Keith,
Any chance you could upload a picture on that ring on the door strikers?

Thanks

[dewbers]

Adam, et al- I am at a total loss on what to order for the weather stripping. There are several choices and I am a big time novice on this part. And, will installing new stripping actually help my door to close easier and more securely? Man, that would be great! The sites I have checked all mention door drains, side door trim, full door trim, etc... And what about the striker? Rockauto.com has them for $10.54 per. And they have the rubber piece around them the I guess pull the door more securely to the body. (someone had asked to see a picture of this) Per or Keith maybe? I can't remember. Anyway, it's on the website. BTW, Rockauto.com has the weatherstripping kits for a lot let money too! Again, not sure what to buy though....
Thanks!
Steve

[dewbers]

I've got no problem using Steele, but I still don't know what to order!
Is this stripping a pain in the buttocks to install? Why do I think it is?? :bawl:

Thanks!

[Smartin]

If you order Steele, it will be difficult to close for a week or more, but I've found that their products crush much easier, and the door will close with more ease. (just a personal experience thing)..

Here is the Steele part number for the 2 door convertible rubbers:

70-1000-72

www.steelerubber.com

[Brad Conley]

I have bought several parts for my son's 95 Honda Civic from Rock Auto. Excellent service, lowest price around (same parts), etc. Can't go wrong with them. Below is a cut and paste from an email I received from them with a discount code. As they say, pass it around!!! :beers:

added in edit: Steele is the best around for seals. It is all Dave Kleiner (the guy who restored my 2 GSX's) will use in his restorations. 'Nuff said.
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[Robroy]

Great :xyxthumbs:

[dewbers]

Hey Brad- I just purchased a few things from Rock and they honored the %5!! Saved me a fewbucks! Thanks!:beers:
Steve

[Brad Conley]

Good to hear, Steve. Glad it worked for you!

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