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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: tartanzj on January 29, 2009, 02:27:03 PM

Title: Door dropping out of alignment
Post by: tartanzj on January 29, 2009, 02:27:03 PM
My drivers door drops down approx 10-15mm when opening and I can't see any way of adjusting the play in there. Everything seems welded and riveted with nothing visible to replace.

Has this happened to anyone else and do you know how to go about fixing this before my door falls off  :lol:
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Post by: tim_aka_tim on January 29, 2009, 02:29:22 PM
This is very common on Mk1 XJs. There's a part number for new hinges that have to be welded on.
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Post by: xjman on January 29, 2009, 03:49:57 PM
Hi,
     Not sure if this is your problem, but on my 93 XJ the top passenger door hinge had almost parted company with the body, this is an excellent write up on how to put it right....
     http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDoorHinge.htm (http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoDoorHinge.htm)

There is tons of stuff on his website on how to do everything concerning Jeep XJ's,  hope it helps.

 :-D
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Post by: daggie on January 29, 2009, 05:49:15 PM
the door pin is worn out
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Post by: tartanzj on January 29, 2009, 09:47:59 PM
The door pin looks to be riveted in. Does it need drilled out? Is it a service item or will I have to find something similar in size and bodge a repair.
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Post by: Bishops Finger on January 29, 2009, 10:29:22 PM
Just fit these(http://http://birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/userpix/1247_P1010012small_3.jpg)
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Post by: captain cavalier on January 30, 2009, 09:12:09 AM
Thought about that but dont forget its got an xj heater

ie useless in the winter
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Post by: tim_aka_tim on January 30, 2009, 02:31:59 PM
Quote from: "captain cavalier"
Thought about that but dont forget its got an xj heater

ie useless in the winter


Huh? My XJ used to get toasty nice and quick.
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Post by: captain cavalier on January 30, 2009, 03:14:18 PM
Mine doesnt

Will flush out heater matrix onspring overhaul
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Post by: mack on January 30, 2009, 03:16:01 PM
Quote from: "tim_aka_tim"
Quote from: "captain cavalier"
Thought about that but dont forget its got an xj heater

ie useless in the winter

Huh? My XJ used to get toasty nice and quick.


 :imwitstupid:  My XJ gets nice and warm nice and quick too.
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Post by: Lornaben on January 30, 2009, 06:00:48 PM
:imwitstupid:

Mines blowin hot air out the vents within a quarter of a mile or so
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Post by: Dave69 on January 30, 2009, 07:13:12 PM
Quote from: "captain cavalier"
Thought about that but dont forget its got an xj heater

ie useless in the winter


you must be on about a diesel, the petrol heats up very nicely. you need to flush the cooling system both ways