over40driver Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 Ive spray lubed this door holder that is in the middle of the top and bottom hinges, and it still pops. Quote
Crazy K Posted April 8, 2011 Report Posted April 8, 2011 coupe? sedan? remove the rubber grommit mounted into the door and see if the bolts holding the mechanism within the door are tight. MODIFICATION: get some 3/16th inch 1 inch diameter fender washers (Lowes and TSC have them) and place them between the bolt heads and the door to strengthen the door metal which can fatigue and break. Quote
over40driver Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Posted April 9, 2011 Ive been working on cars for a long time, yet I didnt think to check for loose bolts. The bottom one was half way out. Thats what I love about forums. Thanks CrazyK Quote
BXX Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 the pop can also come from the middle check linkage. The bushing inside the door for it wears out and when you open or close the door it pops Quote
joeld Posted April 9, 2011 Report Posted April 9, 2011 This is another one of those items to grab at the local junk yard whenever possible. Just a tip: the passenger side is the same so usually it's best to get that side since usually that door is opened less. Joel Quote
Garrett Powered Posted April 15, 2011 Report Posted April 15, 2011 the non-courtesy hold on coupe doors always giving me problems too. they rip ant tear away at that metal and I have to do the washer mod. then they thank me by trying to take my leg off one day. like a croc sneaking up on me out of the swamp the second I turn my head. Quote
5speedz34 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Posted April 16, 2011 I always have noticed the 'pop' on my W's as being the check link also. So can anyone verify that the passenger side one truly is basically the same? If so that's awesome! Every W that I've owned since I started driving them has done this. Quote
rockfangd Posted April 17, 2011 Report Posted April 17, 2011 it is the same, the rears on sedans are different. I always hated the popping noise. I replaced both on my cutlass and used grease on the joint to quiet the pop. Quote
Crazy K Posted April 23, 2011 Report Posted April 23, 2011 I recall that coupes were coupe only, and sedans were front only and rear only. but left and right on the same door of the same type were interchangeable. Quote
joeld Posted April 24, 2011 Report Posted April 24, 2011 I recall that coupes were coupe only, and sedans were front only and rear only. but left and right on the same door of the same type were interchangeable. That is correct. Joel Quote
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