Door not closing tight! - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Scorps · 07-19-2004, 09:22 AM

Now I got a POS 82 Chevy G20 Van, now the damn driver door isn't latching all the way, I was wondering if there is something I could do to make it close tight again...It just started doing it one day which is a piss off,The passanger side does it in the winter time just because everything is frozen. The only way I can think to fix it is get a new latch or a whle new door

The Hinges are also worn out so the door's hang a little!

merkerguitars · 07-19-2004, 10:26 AM

Go to your local body shop..they should be able to get the parts for cheap and tell you the exact cause of the problem.

laconic1 · 07-19-2004, 10:31 AM

Sometimes lubing the latch with white grease or something similar will help. Also the hinge pins and bushings can be replaced, they are probably why the door is hanging and not lining up just right. Usually the latch position on the door can be adjusted about an 1/8th inch or so so it will line up better.

reconmike · 07-20-2004, 08:28 AM

The striker on the door pillar is adjustable, get a torx socket loosen it and move it towards the inside of the van. it should be enough to close the door completely.

ibis · 07-20-2004, 08:35 AM

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Originally posted by crazybill5280
Sometimes lubing the latch with white grease or something similar will help. Also the hinge pins and bushings can be replaced, they are probably why the door is hanging and not lining up just right. Usually the latch position on the door can be adjusted about an 1/8th inch or so so it will line up better.

Yep. My '87 S10 needed them replaced. You should be able to find them at your local parts store. Good luck!

Scorps · 07-21-2004, 09:12 AM

Thanks for all the input guys

...I will see wat I can do, just need to get it to close tight for about 4 more months then I will have different car

07-19-2004, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Door not closing tight! Now I got a POS 82 Chevy G20 Van, now the damn driver door isn't latching all the way, I was wondering if there is something I could do to make it close tight again...It just started doing it one day which is a piss off,The passanger side does it in the winter time just because everything is frozen. The only way I can think to fix it is get a new latch or a whle new door The Hinges are also worn out so the door's hang a little! __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

07-19-2004, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	Go to your local body shop..they should be able to get the parts for cheap and tell you the exact cause of the problem. __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

07-20-2004, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
reconmike Thank You Jesus Location: Twilight Zone	The striker on the door pillar is adjustable, get a torx socket loosen it and move it towards the inside of the van. it should be enough to close the door completely. __________________ Where is Darwin when ya need him?

07-21-2004, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	Thanks for all the input guys ...I will see wat I can do, just need to get it to close tight for about 4 more months then I will have different car __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

07-19-2004, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
laconic1 Junkie	Sometimes lubing the latch with white grease or something similar will help. Also the hinge pins and bushings can be replaced, they are probably why the door is hanging and not lining up just right. Usually the latch position on the door can be adjusted about an 1/8th inch or so so it will line up better.