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  1. 8th July 2012, 03:28 PM #1
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    Drivers door check strap detached

    Removed to sticky rubber cover to reveal.
    This is loose and appears to have a cracked weld?
    How to fix?
    The pin ends up forced against the A post when closing door.
    Havent heard of this one before!
    Thanks
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  2. 8th July 2012, 06:58 PM #2
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    Yep I got this too. Looks like a pain to fix.
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    And what was the fix?

    I had a look inside and it doesn't go through as the A pillar is a box section.

    I'm currently thinking about just welding it from the outside. Just opening the door as far as I can with the check strap disconnected and then tacking it.

    Happy Days.
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    Yes did that and it broke off again. Theres a lot of load on that weld...
    The check strap can be removed as the door opening is limited by the hinges.
    The door comes off real easy btw just 2 circlips and lift off (and the wiring)
    Its on my list of things still to do for the D2
    Regards
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    Quote Originally Posted by northiam View Post
    Yes did that and it broke off again. Theres a lot of load on that weld...
    The check strap can be removed as the door opening is limited by the hinges.
    The door comes off real easy btw just 2 circlips and lift off (and the wiring)
    Its on my list of things still to do for the D2
    Regards

    Thanks mate. I looked it up in RAVE and see it's easy to get the door off without having to completely remove the whole hinge. I was worried about alignment but those circlips make it easy.

    Were you worried about heat when you weld it the first time. I am a bit worried about something inside the A pillar catching fire and not having access to put it out.

    Happy Days.
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