Vw Bug Door Hinge Replacement

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Vw bug door hinge replacement.

The problem was that the hinge pin wasn t the reason for the sag. Vw 2000 beetle 1 8 turbo driver door lower hinge replacement also replace the mirror switch as it broke off. This heavy duty hinge pin remover installer fits a wide range of antique and modern hinges up to 2 7 8 wide. Side panels spare tire wells sunroofs.

You will have to remove the door panel and the fender. Which allows the pin to slide towards the top use blaster and a little heat i like working with the door off hinge pin remover. Worn hinges make a car door sag and difficult to latch. 1956 64 1964 up to vin 5888184 to use on 1956 59 you must change striker plate to 113 035b.

I had a machinist remove drill and replace the upper pin with an oversize. Door lock mechanism left bug sedan conv. Door rail covers door skins handles hinge sliding mechanism latches strikers seals. If your volkswagen beetle is so afflicted we have the replacement components including pin bushing kits.

Running boards rust repair panels shifter parts. 1978 vw bug super beetle convertible. And non stop door open chiming when door is closed. The hinge is a big deal.

Eventually i found the metal that the hinge connects to was stretched and causing the sag. Years ago i had a driver s door sag. Guys on this and other vw sites convinced me i needed new hinge pins. 1950 vw split.

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