passenger door

xkegto · 08-14-2006

I have to slam the crap out of my passenger door to close it. Please forgive my ignorance, does this sound easily adjustable or should I stock up on some parts.

Any info is appreciated.

Eric Hoffman
73 GT

spdkilz02 · 08-15-2006

spray some lube on the door latch...seems as though it may be sticking up in there when the handle is used to open it.

soybean · 08-15-2006

Also check where the striker hits the latch. You may have to move the latch up or down. This is accomplished by loosening the screws/bolts that hold the latch to the body. You will need to use one of the 3 peculiar type torx (for lack of a better word), tools needed for work on the Opels. There is a thread/post that lists the 3 needed for most major jobs. I can't remember the name for them at the moment, although I'm sure someone will chime in with the name. Hth somewhat, Jarrell

GTJIM · 08-15-2006

Sounds like your door hinge pins have worn allowing the door to sag and the latches to mis-align. I reamed my hinges out with a 11/32" (Chevy size) K-Line valve guide reamer and replaced the pins with ones custom turned from hi-tensile Allen head cap screw shanks (10mm or 3/8" will do) ..... worked like a charm.

OH! The GT hinges have GREASE NIPPLES on them - the occassional squirt of grease helps a lot.

The door hinges have Allen head (hex head) caps that hold them on too - not "Tri-Square" or "12-Point"- at least on my GT.

Gordy · 08-15-2006

My bet would be the alignment of the striker and the door latch. I had the same problem. You should be able to tell if the door catch needs to go up or down based on where all of this slamming is showing wear on the catch in the door jamb. The catch also moves in and out a bit I believe to adjust how tight the door closes. It is such an easy adjustment that once you do it and the door glides shut, you'll wonder why you waited so long to do it! I don't have to tell my wife, "Don't slam the door!" everytime she gets in or out of the car anymore!

soybean · 08-15-2006

Originally Posted by GTJIM

The door hinges have Allen head (hex head) caps that hold them on too - not "Tri-Square" or "12-Point"- at least on my GT.

Thanks Jim, my brain is leaving me slowly but surely. Oldtimers kicking in.

Jarrell

hustlerzlife · 08-15-2006

New weatherstripping, I got some that is a wee bit large and it requires some muscle to close.

08-14-2006	#1 (permalink)
xkegto xkegto Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alpharetta GA Posts: 29	Unanswered: passenger door I have to slam the crap out of my passenger door to close it. Please forgive my ignorance, does this sound easily adjustable or should I stock up on some parts. Any info is appreciated. Eric Hoffman 73 GT

08-15-2006	#2 (permalink)
spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,734	spray some lube on the door latch...seems as though it may be sticking up in there when the handle is used to open it. __________________ Adam

08-15-2006	#3 (permalink)
soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Also check where the striker hits the latch. You may have to move the latch up or down. This is accomplished by loosening the screws/bolts that hold the latch to the body. You will need to use one of the 3 peculiar type torx (for lack of a better word), tools needed for work on the Opels. There is a thread/post that lists the 3 needed for most major jobs. I can't remember the name for them at the moment, although I'm sure someone will chime in with the name. Hth somewhat, Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones) Last edited by soybean; 08-15-2006 at 12:42 AM.

08-15-2006	#4 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Tri-square ... Sounds like your door hinge pins have worn allowing the door to sag and the latches to mis-align. I reamed my hinges out with a 11/32" (Chevy size) K-Line valve guide reamer and replaced the pins with ones custom turned from hi-tensile Allen head cap screw shanks (10mm or 3/8" will do) ..... worked like a charm. OH! The GT hinges have *GREASE NIPPLES* on them - the occassional squirt of grease helps a lot. The door hinges have Allen head (hex head) caps that hold them on too - not "Tri-Square" or "12-Point"- at least on my GT. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved Last edited by GTJIM; 08-15-2006 at 02:59 AM.

08-15-2006	#7 (permalink)
hustlerzlife Opeler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sept-May 47803 else 90245 Posts: 154	New weatherstripping, I got some that is a wee bit large and it requires some muscle to close. __________________ -Conrad (1971 GT)

08-15-2006	#5 (permalink)
Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 805	My bet would be the alignment of the striker and the door latch. I had the same problem. You should be able to tell if the door catch needs to go up or down based on where all of this slamming is showing wear on the catch in the door jamb. The catch also moves in and out a bit I believe to adjust how tight the door closes. It is such an easy adjustment that once you do it and the door glides shut, you'll wonder why you waited so long to do it! I don't have to tell my wife, "Don't slam the door!" everytime she gets in or out of the car anymore!

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