Raise the doors!

[ruta87]

Hi all,

After sorting the issue with the drivers door not closing correctly, i have noticed that the passenger door is infact sitting a bit low and needs raing a few mm's

does anyone have a step by step as to how to do this?

thanks!

[nawarne]

Hi,
Below my reply to PhilT on the TVRCC website:

Hi Phil,
I had exactly the same issue, firstly on the pass. side, then the drivers side. Have to say that from the outside, the 'panel' gaps looked very even, but as you say the paint in way of the catch on the B post showed that the 'mushroom' was catching.

The hinges are fixed via allen capscrews (5mm, I think), revealed when you peel the carpet away from just in front of the door opening (I used a 3/8" drive with 5mm allen key and extension bar). You need to slacken these just to the point where the whole door will move. I placed some dense rubber packing about 2 or 3mm thick on the cill, and gently closed the door...which is now lifted by the rubber. I then leant over from the drivers side and tightened the capscrews, fixing the door in its new position.

I then opened the pass. door to confirm alignment. If all is well really harden-up on the capscrews to hold the new position. The 'trick' is to just slacken the capscrews initially. The door is pretty heavy, so you want just the right amount of 'give' to be able to move the door, but not let its weight to put it completely out of adjustment.

Then glue the carpet back and re-mount the rubber door seal

Nick

[Djdan]

Mine got sorted at TVR Ecosse, he charged an hours labour if you dont fancy doing it yourself

[ruta87]

thanks very much for the description! will be having a go at the weekend!!