I don't think that "simple" bolt can be replaced. I tried to do it on an
extra hinge I have but no matter what I did wouldn't remove it. Maybe a
press can get it out but I think it would be easier just to replace it.
These hinges are rather weak and tend to bend if not lubricated so if you
have door alignment problems check the hinges.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <jon_wissler@pngc.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 9:53 PM
Subject: Stupid Question - Door Hinge Bolt
> Never wanting to assume any Roadster solution could be simple, is there
> anything to be concerned about regarding the bolt that goes through the
> door hinge arms connecting the actual door to the body? Mine decided to
> implode today and I managed to fudge a temporary solution. It looks like
> just a simple bolt, but I didn't know if there should be some type of
> plastic/rubber/poly sleve that goes in there to prevent wear. Thanks in
> advance.
>
> P.S. I hope I'm not entering the "fix one thing and then break another"
> phase so common to the joys of car ownership. I finally gained enough
> confidence to drive the alternator converted Roadster to work in sunny 90
> degree weather and now this happens (sigh.............).
>
> 69 SRL
> NOWROC
> Troutdale, OR
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