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Toad

Active Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #1

Hi folks. I have a problem with my back door lower hinge. The pin in it snapped when the door was snatched out of my hand by the wind. When I say back door I mean the one with the spare tyre on.

What I am wanting to know is, is it possible to just replace the pin in it or will I have to replace the entire hinge. If it is possible to replace just the pin can anyone tell me where I might get one bearing in mind I don't have access to scrap yards with being in the Scottish Isles. Should it come to getting the entire hinge, do you have any suggestions as to where I would get one at a reasonable sort of price.

I have a 1995 300Tdi.

Many thanks in anticipation of your ideas and Happy New Year.

Toad

 

clutchdust

Well-Known Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #2

you'll more than likely need a new hinge as they bend when the door is caught by the wind, if its gone with such force to break the pin then the hinge is definately bent.

I've never managed to straighten one yet and get the door to close properly

 

T

Toad

Active Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #3

Thanks for the prompt reply Clutchdust. Having taken a good look at it just a few moments ago it would seem that I have actually bent the hinge and it would appear I have also bent the top one as well. it was my own fault I should have parked facing the wind, I've lived here long enough to know that!

Toad

 

karlo

New Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #4

I have been told that hinges from a disco 2 fit and are better made, maybe someone can confirm this?

 

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Toad

Active Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #5

Thanks Karlo.

I'll sit tight and see if anyone responds to your suggestion. Thanks for the reply.

Toad

 

ormus

New Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #6

its a fairly common problem. the weight of the door and the spare wheel dont help either.
all the usual places will sell the hinges. craddocks etc.. also try ebay.

ive no idea if the disco 2 hinges will fit, or, are better made.

 

clutchdust

Well-Known Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #7

ormus said:

its a fairly common problem. the weight of the door and the spare wheel dont help either.
all the usual places will sell the hinges. craddocks etc.. also try ebay.

ive no idea if the disco 2 hinges will fit, or, are better made.

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disco 2 hinges bend just as bad if the door is wacked open

 

gee the sparky

New Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #8

hi mate,

i did exactly the same and replaced both hinges for less than £45.

 

T

Toad

Active Member

• Dec 31, 2006

• #9

Thanks clutchdust, Ormus and gee the sparky. I am absorbing your suggestions thanks.

Toad

 

James

Active Member

• Jan 1, 2007

• #10

The new ones dont come painted so you will need to get the correct colour to paint it with, I used a similar colour spray can then finished off with a touchup pen as I could not get the corrrect colour in a spray.

 

T

Toad

Active Member

• Jan 2, 2007

• #11

Thanks James. I half thought that they would need painting. I will certainly look into that.

Toad