door hinge qs

wiltshire landyman · Feb 19, 2010

the front door hinges on me 90 have a lot of play on them..can the centre pin be replaced?...do they wear and cause the movement,or is it just what the hinges do and gotta live wiv it?

The Mad Hat Man · Feb 19, 2010

I think yu can get stainless pins & screws - but most peeps replace the complete hinge.

have a look at this.

wiltshire landyman · Feb 19, 2010

The Mad Hat Man said:
I think yu can get stainless pins & screws - but most peeps replace the complete hinge.

tried getting them off..i can get them off the door side,but they will not budge of the bulkhead side

The Mad Hat Man · Feb 19, 2010

The Stainless hinges are made in the UK and are hand-machined from a block of 316 stainless rather than cast. This explains the - wait for it - £300 asking price for four hinges!! Scrapiron used to sell them.

You could knock the hinge pins out, wire brush them and get the hinges galvanised. Get a set of 4 hinges done for a fiver. Drill surplus galv out of hinge pin hole and fit new pins. With stainless bolts, job done, no more rust.

FWIW. Get yourself the later Td5 type hinges. These seem to resist rust better and have a nylon bush in the hinge to prevent the metal-to-metal contact. Try to get genuine LR hinges rather than aftermarket ones. The pattern hinges(S**tpart) that have been supplied in the past often have more slop in them than the knackered hinges that were being replaced!

[JP] · Feb 19, 2010

interested in this... as to close the drivers door on my 90 i have to pull it up slightly..

wiltshire landyman · Feb 19, 2010

any ideas on how to get the bolts of the bulkhead side hinge?

GRATCH · Feb 19, 2010

wiltshire landyman said:
tried getting them off..i can get them off the door side,but they will not budge of the bulkhead side

drill the heads off the bolts, the hinge will then slide over them and you can then remove remains of bolt and captive nut without them falling inside door pillar

steve bain · Feb 19, 2010

one of these bad boys!! you need these for beetle door hinges and are awesome. i used it on my landy and worked a treat. if you round the heads, drilling only!!

Clarke CHT101 ½" Drive Impact Screwdriver Set - Machine Mart

wiltshire landyman · Feb 19, 2010

steve bain said:
one of these bad boys!! you need these for beetle door hinges and are awesome. i used it on my landy and worked a treat. if you round the heads, drilling only!!

Clarke CHT101 ½" Drive Impact Screwdriver Set - Machine Mart

now theres a tool i forgot i had in the garage..
not sure if the bits are wiv it tho..will have a look tomoro

Beneagles · Feb 19, 2010

Halfords do similar Halfords Advanced Professional Impact Driver and Bits from Halfords Price £14.99
although slightly more expensive. The 1/2" head also fits DeWalt impact driver etc...
Waiting to do hinges of friends 110...but her clutch is playing up - always something!! :doh:

MrJC · Feb 20, 2010

I had the same problem last year... I bought the Halfords impact driver and still ended up having to drill the heads off the bulkhead screws. Helps if someone can take the weight of the door and lift it away. As Gratch says you can then get your fingers or curved pliers into the bulkhead and get them out.
When replacing the door with new hinges in place I put the screws in loose and then closed the door shut and tightned them up. No after adjustment required.
REMEMBER.... the hinges dont just go on any way. Check you have them on the right way or you will be scratching your head wondering whats happening... saves time

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