sliding door top track/run fooked
4 posters
Page 1 of 1
sliding door top track/run fooked
since i got it the sliding doors havnt run smooth. got new bearings with the intention of sorting them....
today the top LHS door opened but got stuck half way... a 3" section of the top runner/track is missing & the bearing holder bit wouldnt move..
with a screwdriver & brawn.. managed to get the door shut.
now where on earth do i start with this repair?
Door off for sure...
can i weld a new run on?
can you replace the whole run/track?
today the top LHS door opened but got stuck half way... a 3" section of the top runner/track is missing & the bearing holder bit wouldnt move..
with a screwdriver & brawn.. managed to get the door shut.
now where on earth do i start with this repair?
Door off for sure...
can i weld a new run on?
can you replace the whole run/track?
leopard_pagan- Admin
- Posts : 1112
Join date : 2009-09-21
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
has it worn away or rotted away? sounds like a welding job LP
HIJET1300GT- Centurion
- Posts : 165
Join date : 2012-08-03
Location : warwickshire
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
i have a 3" gap in my top runner too that somehow caught the bearings when i tried to slide it shut and the door fell on my head! mine looks cut tho, presumably its the bit that allows the door to be taken off, i just shut it very carefully now!
elfin girl- Cinquecento
- Posts : 919
Join date : 2012-09-12
Age : 51
Location : hoddesdon
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
had a better look in daylight.
there is a chunk missing from the outer part of the track which lets the runner out!
I have also noticed that the track is Tack welded in place front passenger pillar end, but cant see how its attached other end?
If so whats to stop me drilling the weld out... & riveting a new rail in?
pics below..
there is a chunk missing from the outer part of the track which lets the runner out!
I have also noticed that the track is Tack welded in place front passenger pillar end, but cant see how its attached other end?
If so whats to stop me drilling the weld out... & riveting a new rail in?
pics below..
leopard_pagan- Admin
- Posts : 1112
Join date : 2009-09-21
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
That's spose to be there I had a look at mine , the problem might be else were . My upper rollers sit high the that Chan so may be the problem could be with the lower roller or arm that holds it Bent ect?
HIJET1300GT- Centurion
- Posts : 165
Join date : 2012-08-03
Location : warwickshire
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
Bend that bit back first tho and tack it.
HIJET1300GT- Centurion
- Posts : 165
Join date : 2012-08-03
Location : warwickshire
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
Had a look at my lower arm . There is some adjustment to get it higher and also bring that lower roller more inboard on the lower runner to stop it falling off the edge of it .
HIJET1300GT- Centurion
- Posts : 165
Join date : 2012-08-03
Location : warwickshire
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
Yeah, that slot should be there.
As said before, bend it back to straight with some slip joint pliers or mole grips etc.
GT has is nailed really, bit of adjustment to stop it dropping out and your laughing.
As said before, bend it back to straight with some slip joint pliers or mole grips etc.
GT has is nailed really, bit of adjustment to stop it dropping out and your laughing.
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
Righto.... Will pilfer some molegrips & see if I can strengthen it next few days
leopard_pagan- Admin
- Posts : 1112
Join date : 2009-09-21
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
Bent it back & the top runner is still coming out as the passes the gap.
someone mentioned Adjusting the door UP...?
how?
someone mentioned Adjusting the door UP...?
how?
leopard_pagan- Admin
- Posts : 1112
Join date : 2009-09-21
Re: sliding door top track/run fooked
With the bottom runner. There are some bolts on the arm that clamp the two sections together.
Similar topics
» New Hijet Sliding Door Handles / Door Mirrors IN STOCK & Quality Used Parts
» WANTED - Petrol fuel tank, Exhaust, DS sliding door handle, OS door handle, Fuel Gauge, Coolant temp sensor
» Sliding door wheel
» Sliding door top roller
» Sliding door bearings
» WANTED - Petrol fuel tank, Exhaust, DS sliding door handle, OS door handle, Fuel Gauge, Coolant temp sensor
» Sliding door wheel
» Sliding door top roller
» Sliding door bearings
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|