help: striker latch tool?

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wazazzle

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what tool do you need to take off the worn rubber from the stricker latch. i'm assuming it's the star type allen wrench?

 

Vipersix

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Is it just me or am I the only one who doesn't know what a striker latch is?

 

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yes you do use the star l wrench...use it with a ratchet and it should come off in less than 30 seconds...good luck

Jeff
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Vipersix said:

Is it just me or am I the only one who doesn't know what a striker latch is?

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The way your doors and hatch/trunk stay closed. The latch, and the striker it "latches" to. The striker is basically a fancy bolt with a plastic sleave which is prone to wear out, and you need the above mentioned star bit to unscrew it and replace it.

 

The Shape

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I didn't have a bit that size, but my vice grips fit perfectly. Be advised though that works best if you neck is atleast slightly red as mine is.

 

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it uses around a t-45 or t-50. they have new strickers with new bushings on em in the help section of the parts store.

 

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thanks everyone, they came right off!!!

 

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Ahhh.... I knew that. I was all caught up with engine questions so I was trying to think of something in the internals that would be refered to as a striker latch! Heh...

The Shape said:

I didn't have a bit that size, but my vice grips fit perfectly. Be advised though that works best if you neck is atleast slightly red as mine is.

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As I like to always say, there is no mechanical problem to complex that can't be solved by brute force and sheer ignorance!