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Hello guys wondering if you could help solve a problem I have with the door. What happens is that when I go over pot holes etc rough ground the door seems to jump,the door hasn't dropped or anything, what do I need to adjust to stop it happening
cheers
Dave

Here's smart alec response. Use your steering wheel to drive only on the smooth parts of the road.

Now for the non smart alec response. Check the door hinges for tightness as well as the latch mechanism.

Mildred Hargis

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DHC or FHC body style?

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Its the DHC, the wifes refusing to get in till door is sorted (don't know if that's a good thing or not )

Did you clean the anti burst latches

Don
Stick a Wedge In It
80 TR7 V8 Kick in the pants

Have you checked the pins in the hinges for wear?

How is the metal in the A post & the door frame, where the hinges, catches & the anti burst fittings attach?

Let the lady drive, & you sit by the doubtful door, chewing your finger nails, for what ever reason.

Hasbeen

You could weld up the door and tell the missus she has to jump in Daisy Duke style, just think how much stronger your shell would be if you welded both doors.[:D]



1978 TR7V8 FHC
1962 Herald Coupe 1200
1989 Peugeot 205 xs
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
2009 VW Passat

Does the door rattle or is there visible movement on rough roads between the quarter lights and the windscreen frame?
Excessive movement may point to weakening of the cars structure.

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1980 TR7 DHC (my first car, a.k.a. Kermette)
1981 TR7 FHC (Sprint engined a.k.a. 't Kreng
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