Re: [T3] hinges and the "A" pillar

[Scott Taylor <scottbtaylor@earthlink.net>]

<x-flowed>On Sunday, July 4, 2004, at 11:26  PM, daveb wrote:

> The lower hinge on the driver's side appears to be "loose".  I mean the
> bolts are in securely but there is noticable movement of the hinge in 
> the
> pillar.  Can someone explain how the hinge is secured in the pillar 
> and what
> can be done to fix it?

The hinges are screwed into captive anchor plates inside the pillar 
that allow some movement for door alignment. By tightening the screws 
you're essentially clamping the inner hinge pillar sheet metal between 
the hinge and the anchor plate. The only possibilities I can think of 
the would still allow movement when everything is tightened are 
stripped screw or anchor threads or rust inside the hinge pillar.

Scott
62 VW1500 KG

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