Clanging door hinge

[Desk Jockey]

Hi all,

This good old 300TD is giving me some trouble today. I've noticed that the front right door opens with two fairly loud clonks. It comes from the rod that holds the door to its maximum open position.

Apparently something has broken or worked itself loose in there.

I need to inspect the internals of this door. Is there a way to cleanly remove the door padding/handholds/crank without breaking everything in the process?

Thanks for any help.

Chris

 

[Will]

Could it be the 'check strap' that you're referring to?

They are a fairly common item to fail - fortunately they're cheap to replace

Will

 

[flango]

Definitely the check strap get it sorted ASAP I ignored mine on the CLK and it failed denting the doorskin outwards and then its a major drama, easy fix as it is now

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yes I need to do it but I suppose it takes the door's inside padding to come off and I don't want to break everything.

Anybody knows if there is a procedure or a way to do it without damage?

Christophe

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yes I need to do it but I suppose it takes the door's inside padding to come off and I don't want to break everything.

Anybody knows if there is a procedure or a way to do it without damage?

Christophe

I forget: it's a 1988 W124 300TD.

 

[Desk Jockey]

OK, I found the information on another forum. I copy the link here for anyone who needs the procedure:

PeachPartsWiki: Door panel removal, map pocket fix, door check replacement

The two front bolting lugs of the check strap are broken. If I had an arc welding set it could probably be salvaged but unfortunately...

Christophe

 

[tobyd@callnetuk]

I had this issue and solved it by tightening the bolts holding the hinge to the car which had worked a little loose. Worth a look before getting into any expense.