1990 Convertible door squeaking

Tom77 · Jan 23, 2026

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 · Jan 23, 2026

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 · Jan 23, 2026

2000xp8 said:
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 · Jan 23, 2026

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 · Jan 23, 2026

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

2000xp8 · Jan 23, 2026

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 · Jan 23, 2026

2000xp8 said:
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 · Jan 24, 2026

AeroCoupe said:
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

1990 Convertible door squeaking

Tom77

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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

gkomo

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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