Originally posted by horseydug:
I presume you have lubricated upper and lower bushings of each door hinge and swung door over it's full range a half dozen or so times to work the lubricant in before reaching this point.
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Correct, this was the first order of biz.


I frankly would suspect door hinge pins/bushings before check strap as source of problem. Easiest next step would be to disconnect check strap at door jamb and see if this removes the gritty feel when you swing door. If not, then it confirms hinges are problem. If it does, then check strap was the problem and you can proceed to remove door panel.
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Logical troubleshooting. Thanks. Prob is in the check strap. Upon removal at the jamb, as you advised, this became obvious. What is not obvious is when will I find time to remove the door panel and and investigate the check straps further.


You used to be able to get hinge pin/bushing replacement kits for some car hinges (usually to eliminate door sag). Don't know if you can remove pins and/or get replacements for Contour or whether replacement of whole hinge the only option.

Good luck.



Thanks again for the assistance!!! This is what makes CEG what it is!!!!
Bill

Last edited by horseydug; 01/21/03 11:18 AM.