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posted on June 21st, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Door hinge pin removal


I am looking at putting a hinge pin mirror on the 65 beetle.
What is the best way to remove the door pin?
I have heard it is a hard task. I have been told you have to heat the hinge, which would burn the paint ( still in primer so no probs).
The other was not to heat and use an impact tool or a punch. Do you do this with door on or off car, does not seem to be a lot of clearance between hinge and door to swing hammer.
Suggestions?
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posted on June 21st, 2009 at 06:28 PM



its best to remove the door from the car and get some mates to help you hold the door

the hinge has to be supported there is a tool that can also be used

if you carnt do yourself then take it to vintage to get the job done correctly you may need an over size pin and the hinge has to be reamed out to size




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posted on June 21st, 2009 at 06:28 PM



http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=522556 

is the best option.. but it is expensive.




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posted on June 21st, 2009 at 07:40 PM



Thanks I think vintage could be the best option
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posted on June 22nd, 2009 at 12:14 PM



I checked a few places to get it done.....surprised...... not cheap!
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posted on June 23rd, 2009 at 12:09 AM



Quote:
Originally posted by mengyou
I am looking at putting a hinge pin mirror on the 65 beetle.
What is the best way to remove the door pin?
I have heard it is a hard task. I have been told you have to heat the hinge, which would burn the paint ( still in primer so no probs).
The other was not to heat and use an impact tool or a punch. Do you do this with door on or off car, does not seem to be a lot of clearance between hinge and door to swing hammer.
Suggestions?


Yes, easy to damage door...
Best is a tool that was made for the job...
I've never actually seen one but there must be one somewhere????

other then that, take the door to get the pins pressed out with a press....

I'd like to replace My drivers door hinge pins too...
without taking any paint off...

I just thought why they have oversize pins....
its for the door part of the hing which wears.....

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posted on June 23rd, 2009 at 09:02 AM



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Originally posted by eraser
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=522556 


Proposition : If I were to buy one of these tools, would people pay $25 or so to borrow it for the week-end. May also need a refundable deposit to cover me in case it didn't return. I have already emailed the maker to obtain shipping quote.

Just a thought, Kevin

Please let me know your thoughts and pending on response, will depend if I buy one in.


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EDIT - Have also put a post in the General Chit Chat section about this.




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