360 spider door locking closing problem

Hello---Greg here---I recently acquired a very nice 2003 360 Modena--36000 miles, pristine. Found this thread searching for 360 door issue solutions.

My door handles are functioning fine (knock on wood), but I'm experiencing another annoying problem--the driver door is clicking loudly when opening and closing--it seems to be happening at the leading edge, at the door stop metal tie rod that floats in and out of the door. Guessing the clicking is due to a worn bushing or 2--I see 2 on the parts diagram page.

I remember my earlier 308 and 328 cars BOTH exhibited this problem so it seems to be a Ferrari trait!

My question is--before I start tearing the door apart--is-do I need to remove the entire interior door panel to get to this door stop link, or can I simply remove the associated nuts on the leading edge of the door, to gain access to this assembly?

Hoping to gain some wisdom from those who have already been there--before I create more issues by tearing into the door- However--if it's necessary, I'm fine with that!

Also-is the only fix for this issue to order new door stop bushings, or is there another service technique using the existing assembly?

Thanks in advance,
Greg

 

Or the end of the tie rod thingy is not secured properly or broken. Had this issue on my F355.

On the 360/430 forum I found these with a search for "tie rod".

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/149856320/

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/145884972/

They may or may not help.

 

Much appreciated --looking at your linked threads now--!
Greg