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trailcutter
13th July 2011, 02:51 PM
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 . :angel:

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

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

cheers.
Ranga
13th July 2011, 03:08 PM
Mine has a 5c piece in behind it. Works fine.
trailcutter
13th July 2011, 03:18 PM
Mine has a 5c piece in behind it. Works fine.


more data please.......rustnut.
newhue
13th July 2011, 04:24 PM
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.
Ranga
13th July 2011, 07:48 PM
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.
trailcutter
14th July 2011, 08:45 PM
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;)
miky
16th July 2011, 01:13 PM
trailcutter has a Puma (so do I) but Ranga doesn't so that is why (most probably) Ranga's 5c solution wont work :wallbash:


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 :angel:


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justinc
16th July 2011, 01:37 PM
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
trailcutter
19th July 2011, 06:27 PM
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...............:angel:



next............?
one_iota
19th July 2011, 06:47 PM
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.
trailcutter
20th July 2011, 07:23 AM
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.

cheers,,,,,,,i can live with it,,,,,,

its her majesty that has questioned the design, and contracted me to improve.;)
malsgoing130
22nd July 2011, 02:42 PM
I had the same drama, removed the z shaped spring steel thingy and put a touch more bend into it and re installed, be careful not to over bend it or the little wheel wont go past and the door wont open completely. Mine is great now even stands upto a stiff breeze.

Cheers Mal
trailcutter
22nd July 2011, 04:20 PM
I had the same drama, removed the z shaped spring steel thingy and put a touch more bend into it and re installed, be careful not to over bend it or the little wheel wont go past and the door wont open completely. Mine is great now even stands upto a stiff breeze.

Cheers Mal

a crusader.!
cheers mate i will give it a run and .report....t.y.