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Countach door strut

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  1. diablo30se

    diablo30se Karting

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    Hey, I got some new gas struts for my Countach doors...anyone know the trick to popping off the window crank handle? I pulled on that thing...it will not move.
     
  2. 2NA

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    It's held by a "hairpin" clip like most window cranks on other cars. Unfortunately I don't have a picture to show but the local parts store near you probably sells an inexpensive tool for removing it and might be able to clue you in.

    Nothing "exotic" here.
     
  3. diablo30se

    diablo30se Karting

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    Thanks, I'll check that out...
     
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  5. GraemeS

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    Hi, All I do to remove them is wrap a lenght of cheese cloth around the back of the handle, between the handle and the trim, and move it back and forth and they come off no problem, that way you don't scratch your trim with a metal tool, to refit just fit to the handle and push back on.

    Regards
    Graeme
     
  6. Peter K.

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    I just finished installing my door struts about 30 mins ago. Huge difference.
    Though it was easy, I always had to lift the door all the way up.
    Now, it's the way it's suppose to be.
     
  7. diablo30se

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    I tried the cheese cloth...no luck, did'nt have time to get the tool yet...how'd you take off the window crank?
     
  8. Peter K.

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    #8 Peter K., Jun 17, 2009
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    Mine were easy as they just screw on, early style. 20 seconds and there off.
    Buy the tool, makes life very easy plus you'll use it again.
     
  9. diablo30se

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    #9 diablo30se, Jun 18, 2009
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    Bought the tool...took all of 3 seconds. Door works beautiful now!
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  10. Peter K.

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    Always remember; a mechanic is only as good as his tools.
     
  11. 2NA

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    #11 2NA, Jun 18, 2009
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