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


On 5 Jul 2004 at 9:50, Scott Taylor wrote:

> 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.

Or flexing of the sheet metal that makes up the A Pillar?

Sounds like an even better reason to make sure that the hinge is free moving.

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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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