Tamora door 'pops'

[Danstable]

Can anyone tell me if it is normal for the doors to require a push/pull at the same time as pushing the door release button? I thought they were meant to pop open without assistance.

Also, is it normal for the doors to pretty much refuse to open if the car is on even a moderate sideways slope, i.e. a camber?

Thanks,

Dan

[Ando74]

The "pop" just comes from the springiness of the seals I think, they're probably a bit tired by now.... I know I have to ease the door outwards whilst pressing the button to get full release. Replacing the door seals would probably cure this.
Not sure about the other question......

[chris watton]

I fitted brand new rubber seals all-round, and I still have to give a little tug at the door to get it open when pressing the switch button - and that's with the inside of seal stuffed with round neoprene (Sp?) rubber!

[julianc]

I've always had to give a push/pull at the same time.

[Danstable]

Thanks chaps.

Any comments on the 'camber' issue?

[shep1001]

door should open fine whatever way its leaning. Try new door seal. Use the search function, I have posted what you need and where to get it before. No time to find it & re-post it tonight

[Danstable]

Many thanks Shep.

[sebhaque]

My T350's doors don't really pop when you open them, the driver's door pops only slightly such that if you forget to encourage the door, it'll end up slightly open but still latched.

No problems opening the doors on inclines - seatbelts, on the other hand, are a constant source of irritance on my driveway.

[shep1001]

For the door seals: 6M of ETS58 for the door (+ 2M for the Hoop seal if you have a Tamora) 3M ETS59 for the boot seal on the Tamora. It was much cheaper than buying from the usual TVR parts suppliers last time I ordered some! Lengths might be different for the T350 so measure it first! If you are feeling tight go to a scrappers and ask for a mk1 Focus door seal. For the trim along the top edge of the window glass, mounted in the groove of the targa panel its 2M of SRS1905


www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk - They are on ebay too! 0845 2263345

[Danstable]

Cheers Shep, that's just the job. Not feeling tight so will get it all ordered in the next day or two.