Hinge pin

Kazandmyrtle Slammed & Awesome Dubber

92 posts · joined Dec 2010 · 14 Nov 2011, 10:21 am

#872159

Does anyone know where i can take myrtles doors to have the hinge pin replaced for the one that takes mirrors?

I know you need a specific tool, anyone got one?
and do the doors need to be on the body to do this?

Thanks
x

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1,936 posts · joined Oct 2007 · 14 Nov 2011, 10:53 am

#872161

Hi Kaz,

I took mine to Boris at Vintage Vee Dub 9789-1777 and had both upper and lower door hinges over sized as they were worn and at the same time had the top pin fitted for the rear vision mirror.

Is only a call to see if they can help, Kev.

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2011, 11:07 am

#872163

its better off if the doors are of the car and have it done before you have painted if possible

however if its painted then it can still be done just have to mask up with thick carboard to stop and scratches or damage being done to the paint work

A SPECIAL tool is required

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Nov 2011, 3:06 pm

#872193

Kazandmyrtle wrote:Does anyone know where i can take myrtles doors to have the hinge pin replaced for the one that takes mirrors?

I know you need a specific tool, anyone got one?
and do the doors need to be on the body to do this?

Thanksx

I had a loan of this special tool... Club VW in Sydney have one

Getting the old pins out is the hard part... they are VERY difficult to get out otherwise..
Mine went Bang when they moved for the first time...

New pins go in fairly easily..

as You can see.. I did mine with the doors on the car...

LEE

Hinge pins should be oiled at every oil change... Lee

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Kazandmyrtle Slammed & Awesome Dubber

92 posts · joined Dec 2010 · 14 Nov 2011, 8:53 pm

#872265

Thanks for the help guys x