AidanT Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 My drivers side door fits reasonably well with even gaps around when closed. When opening however, there is a definite door drop. The door has to be shut hard / slammed to get the catch to fully engage. This seems to slowly be getting worse The questions is do I need to replace the pins? or the whole hinge? or is it a matter of try and see!? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 you can just drift out the pins and refit new ones, if the hinge body has worn this may half improve the slop. new hinges are available around £20 each shop around if the hinge has worn you can drill out and fit oversized pins or even bolts with a shank. but sizing has to be to a good fit or you end up worse than you started take care the tapping plates in the A post and door are very thin , any over tightening and the cage plate will strip this is a triumph weak link design not intended for any ritual doing up or undoing , and its a pig to change . any problems its best to drill out to 8.3mm and tap out to 3/8unf or try 8mm which has a deeper thread hope thats not depressing or confusing just take some strong tea and sum up whats needed before you jump in Ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 OK Thanks I will get some new pins to start. On a practical front can the pins be removed individually whilst the door is in place or is is better to remove the door and hings from the A post first? Also do the pins drift out in either direction or is it better to push them up and out? Thx Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 4, 2014 Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 im sure the pin has a knurled end to grip the hole so it onlt want to go one way,, which ways that going to be Hmmm !!! new pin will show what i mean. can be done in situ if you have a good pin punch and access is straigth on otherwise best whip the hinge off , you can do that with the door closed , dont go mad retightening book gives 16/18 lbs ft max. stick to 12/16 on old cage nuts many have the 'Ive stripped' it Tee shirt. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I've recently gone through this exercise and the hinge bodies seem to wear preferentially and fitting a new pin has made no difference. New hinges are of variable quality and if you do go this route my advice would be to reject and return to the supplier any that have slop. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted October 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Thanks, I have ordered the pins but if I need to go to th second step can you recommend a supplier? They all seem to be a similar price Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 After doing some more reading on this I tried just to realign the door by loosening the top hinge from the post, gently lifting the door with a piece of wood and a scissor jack. Then re-tightening the bolts. Its taken a few goes but the door now closes without problems. Maybe a temporary fix - but I will see how it goes and how long it lasts Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hi again Back to this subject - I have now got new hinges and have manages to get the door and old hinges off (they and not the pins are knackered) Anyway just a quick question - In what order do you put the hinges back on to the doors and A post? IT seems that they are all adjustable in terms of position but once the flat philips head bolt is in place I wont be able to get at it again easily. Please can you advise on best way to put back and to align the dorr Thx Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Use the philips screw to just nip the hinge in position and allow some shift to adjust the door when its all lined up tighten the hinge bolts they are used to aid support without clamping it tight , Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hi again Back to this subject - I have now got new hinges and have manages to get the door and old hinges off (they and not the pins are knackered) Anyway just a quick question - In what order do you put the hinges back on to the doors and A post? IT seems that they are all adjustable in terms of position but once the flat philips head bolt is in place I wont be able to get at it again easily. Please can you advise on best way to put back and to align the dorr Thx Aidan I'll dive in Aidan and may be corrected. But this is what I have done. Fit the hinges to the door first. You will note that two of the bolts are accessible with the door shut and the centre one which is countersunk isn't. You can fit the countersunk one later or just leave it loose for the time being. With the hinges fitted to the door offer the door up and start the screws into the A post. You should be able to latch the door at this point to locate temporarily. It may drop when you open it so adjust to suit. When you are happy with the shut, tighten the screws. If you then slacken the four exposed bolts two on each hinge which secure the hinges to the door you should be able to adjust the door in the vertical sense ie you can move the bottom in or out as required. Once done tighten and then when the door is fully open you should be able to fasten the two countersunk screws. This is not a five minute job and takes a bit of fiddling around to get the best shut lines and latching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Hi sorry to jump on this thread but I've been having problems with my vitesse drivers door. I've finally got the gaps right but it's still a pig to close. It does look like the door quarter light frame is catching on the metal rail above the window (carbriolet). My question is naturally I still need to loosen the hinges and move the door around again to try and get a better fit and to stop it popping open whilst driving. Can I also undo the hinges on the actual door to move it out slightly? Reading this post it's made me think as when I look at the v I tease the drivers door is slightly further out at the bottom than it is on the top. Thanks in advance Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 That's vitesse not vI tease - dam predictive text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 On a convertible there should be a hasp on the door and a staple on the b post to keep things from opening its used across all triumph soft top range also very important little sprung wedge on the underside of the b post striker works ,this must be sprung and slide easy, it stops any lift allowing the cam to rise out of the striker plate Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Many thanks Pete, I'd better start looking for the hasp and stable as there both missing on the triumph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 used on Most TR as well it was a common part , you should have cage nuts in the door and on the b post ,if not its been converted from a saloon can get pricey you need ykc3290 and zkc3464 like on here https://www.robsport.co.uk/index.php/ct-menu-item-9/ct-menu-item-11/category/46-bodywork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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