1990 Convertible door squeaking

[Tom77]

The drivers door on my convertible doesn't shut tightly and also squeaks/rattles a bit going along. If I pull the door tight to the body while diriving it stops it. How do adjust the door or are there particular parts that should be replaced (receiving lock mechanism in the door jamb or rubbers somewhere?)
Thank you

 

[2000xp8]

There are probably a few things to check.
The striker bushing may be bad and or out of position. It's like t50 torx to adjust it.
Also, if the door hinge pins have never been done, check them. Open the door to various positions and pick up on the bottom.
Don't just try it in one spot, some positions it may be just fine, others not so much. Door should not go up and down at all.
Worn out weather stripping could probably do it too.

BTW, if the door pin bushings are bad, it could very well ruin the striker bushing since the door is hitting it out of position.

 

[Tom77]

There are probably a few things to check.
The striker bushing may be bad and or out of position. It's like t50 torx to adjust it.
Also, if the door hinge pins have never been done, check them. Open the door to various positions and pick up on the bottom.
Don't just try it in one spot, some positions it may be just fine, others not so much. Door should not go up and down at all.
Worn out weather stripping could probably do it too.

BTW, if the door pin bushings are bad, it could very well ruin the striker bushing since the door is hitting it out of position.

Thank you!

 

[AeroCoupe]

Door pin and bushing replacement:


View: https://youtu.be/OqjKg2c9VKI?si=hh2EiF03Ufnl6-sG


Door striker replacement and adjustment:


View: https://youtu.be/qKmJFVd8d10?si=P-OgH3Bg55lDZEHv


This one is pretty good as he goes though the latch mechanism as well:


View: https://youtu.be/hayazxnk020?si=NM_3HBsts2pYpSPj

 

[gkomo]

Ugh, reminds me i need to replace my drivers side door hinge pins and door stop as well.

 

[2000xp8]

If it is the door pins, i've done it a bunch of ways (all without help), but i've found that hanging the door from the ceiling with straps or rope in a neutral position is probably the easiest.

 

[General karthief]

If it is the door pins, i've done it a bunch of ways (all without help), but i've found that hanging the door from the ceiling with straps or rope in a neutral position is probably the easiest.

An engine crane works gooder too...

 

[Tom77]

Door pin and bushing replacement:


View: https://youtu.be/OqjKg2c9VKI?si=hh2EiF03Ufnl6-sG


Door striker replacement and adjustment:


View: https://youtu.be/qKmJFVd8d10?si=P-OgH3Bg55lDZEHv


This one is pretty good as he goes though the latch mechanism as well:


View: https://youtu.be/hayazxnk020?si=NM_3HBsts2pYpSPj

Thanks, much appreciated