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  1. 13th July 2011, 02:51 PM #1
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    self closing doors....solution?

    currently sponsered by coopers sparkling ale,,,,so bare with me.

    front doors ,( , had a close look at mechanism 2day,,, appears that there is a small cam that in theory should hold door open, when fully extended......

    it aint happening .

    rear mechanism works a treat but is a different set up!

    has anyone got a solution to this .it aint roket science..surely

    cheers.
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  2. 13th July 2011, 03:08 PM #2
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    Mine has a 5c piece in behind it. Works fine.
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  3. 13th July 2011, 03:18 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranga View Post
    Mine has a 5c piece in behind it. Works fine.

    more data please.......rustnut.
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    The dealer lock-tighted something on my fronts and they have not loosened off since. I presume there is a bolt or nut in the mechanism that comes loose thus not holding the spring tension correctly.
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  5. 13th July 2011, 07:48 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by trailcutter View Post
    more data please.......rustnut.
    Ummm... just loosen the screws, and place a 5c piece behind the am/roller thingy to space it out. Bit hard to explain without photos.
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  6. 14th July 2011, 08:45 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranga View Post
    Ummm... just loosen the screws, and place a 5c piece behind the am/roller thingy to space it out. Bit hard to explain without photos.

    no worries,,,,,,, i shall jam my skull in for a closer look on the morrow,,,,cheers
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  7. 16th July 2011, 01:13 PM #7
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    trailcutter has a Puma (so do I) but Ranga doesn't so that is why (most probably) Ranga's 5c solution wont work


    I asked LR to have a look at last service but the front doors still don't stay open. I use a block of wood


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  8. 16th July 2011, 01:37 PM #8
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    On the Puma, tighten those 2 10mm head bolts that hold the spring and bracket assebly to the A pillar, they are ALWAYS loose and I have tightened 6 or 7 sets now and the owners have said 'Wow, the door hasn't stayed open EVER! is that new thing??'



    Great Pre delivery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    On the Puma, tighten those 2 10mm head bolts that hold the spring and bracket assebly to the A pillar, they are ALWAYS loose and I have tightened 6 or 7 sets now and the owners have said 'Wow, the door hasn't stayed open EVER! is that new thing??'



    Great Pre delivery.

    JC

    i gave it a whirl ,,no joy,,& cant see how it would effect mechanisms operation ,, unless it was flapping about...............



    next............?
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  10. 19th July 2011, 06:47 PM #10
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    Tightening those nuts works...but only to the limits of the mechanism's design and therefore the effect is marginal and only on flat ground with no breeze blowing...unfortunately. There must be a better way!

    I've gotten used to flinging the door open and getting out before it closes again.
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