Door jamb rattle...

Hozer 88GTConv · 12-20-2003, 11:41 AM

Okay, I know this is retarded but my driver's side door doesn't close tightly anymore and it has a lot of play in it, like 1/2" or more when I'm doing 90 or so. What the hell could cause that? Is the door out of adjustment? Absolutely nothing has happened to the car, accidents etc.
Okay, how do I fix this? As far as I can tell, there is nothing out of adjustment on the jamb.
Thanks in advance...

LX5liter · 12-21-2003, 11:54 AM

Worn out latch or pins and bushings in the hinges?

Ieatcamaros · 12-21-2003, 10:46 PM

Either the hinge pins and bushings or the striker bolt, or the latching mechanism inside the door(the part that latches to the striker bolt) Most likely it is the striker bolt.

mpj76 · 12-22-2003, 09:25 AM

The bolt that the door attaches to (striker bolt?) has a plastic ring around it that wears out, cracks, and falls off after a long time. This decreases the outside diameter of the bolt by enough to cause a rattle. Happend to me. Its super easy and cheap to replace. All you need to buy is the right socket to get it out. It's one of those asterisk shaped sockets.

Ieatcamaros · 12-22-2003, 10:04 PM

Quote:

(striker bolt?)

yes

Hozer 88GTConv · 12-23-2003, 01:01 PM

I love you guys, sniff sniff.

12-20-2003, 11:41 AM	#1
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Door jamb rattle... Okay, I know this is retarded but my driver's side door doesn't close tightly anymore and it has a lot of play in it, like 1/2" or more when I'm doing 90 or so. What the hell could cause that? Is the door out of adjustment? Absolutely nothing has happened to the car, accidents etc. Okay, how do I fix this? As far as I can tell, there is nothing out of adjustment on the jamb. Thanks in advance... __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

12-21-2003, 11:54 AM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Worn out latch or pins and bushings in the hinges? __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

12-21-2003, 10:46 PM	#3
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Either the hinge pins and bushings or the striker bolt, or the latching mechanism inside the door(the part that latches to the striker bolt) Most likely it is the striker bolt. __________________ The sig says it all.

12-23-2003, 01:01 PM	#6
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Thanks I love you guys, sniff sniff. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

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12-22-2003, 09:25 AM	#4
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	The bolt that the door attaches to (striker bolt?) has a plastic ring around it that wears out, cracks, and falls off after a long time. This decreases the outside diameter of the bolt by enough to cause a rattle. Happend to me. Its super easy and cheap to replace. All you need to buy is the right socket to get it out. It's one of those asterisk shaped sockets.