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Door Removal

Discussion in '206/246' started by Blureale, Aug 19, 2023.

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  1. Blureale

    Blureale Rookie

    Jul 17, 2023
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    ray lolley
    Hi
    Restoration about to start, so I will have loads of stupid questions for the next 5 years

    Question 1. Best way to remove the doors
     
  2. racerboy9

    racerboy9 F1 Rookie
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    Nov 3, 2003
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    I made a cradle out of 2x4's with padding to support the door for removal and installation. It sat on my floor jack so I could take the weight off the door and manipulate it in small increments for hinge pin removal and installation. Worked great.
     
  3. Blureale

    Blureale Rookie

    Jul 17, 2023
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    ray lolley
    Thanks
    So amply lift off, no drifting out etc ? Jack up and off ?
     
  4. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie
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    Feb 13, 2005
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    I would say not quite that easy. Depending how long the pins have in and if they were greased will make a huge difference. one of the last ones i did took a couple of days to get the pins out with a sledge hammer, a drift and heat. Most come out easier, 2 person job. I made a custom slightly bent drift to get the bottom pin out otherwise a good chance to bugger up the sill. I jack the car up a bit so you can get some leverage with the hammer. the other person hold the end of the door and wiggle it a bit. Top pin I use the same bent drift to avoid rubbing against the door. If the pins come out easy the job is easy!!
     
  5. Blureale

    Blureale Rookie

    Jul 17, 2023
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    ray lolley
    Thanks for the kind replies, but I am a little confused are they usually lift off or splines that need a slide hammer or punch?
    Thanks again
     
  6. omgjon

    omgjon F1 Rookie
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    You just knock the pins out.
     

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