They were designed to hold the door open. When adjusted right (sort of
tricky to do) they actually tighten up and hold. The threads on the
tensioner screw are right and left handed for each side of the car. If
on the wrong side, they will actually loosen instead of tighten.
Rick
San Diego
On Apr 25, 2005, at 8:38 AM, Simon Lachlan wrote:
> Were these items designed (Ho hum?) just to stop the doors opening too
> far
> or were they supposed to hold the door open as well?
> Mine appear to be complete, per the book, but are in chocolate teapot
> country as far as holding the doors open are concerned.
> Simon.
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