Bobwa
1 posts
Joined: 27/10/2005 17:24:56
Location: cambridge United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
door hinge panel
hopefully somebody out there can help me. the panel that Harry's driver side door is attached to is very poorly, there are rust holes that you can see the through to the tyre when the door is opened. the mot is due next month and i wondered if this would cause Harry to fail. if that is the case, how much would it cost to fix? thanks to anyone who repies Bob
Posted: Jan 20, 2006 04:26 PM
Roy
261 posts
Joined: 19/09/2005 19:34:20
Location: huntingdon United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
door hinge removal-rust!!!!
Hi guys,
can anyone give me some hints as to how to remove those rusted blobs that used to be the door hinge retaining nuts as they are totally now unrecognisable as nuts that any socket or spanner can be used on!
I need to remove the door to rustproof effectivley....hopfully before the doors fall off of their own accord!....
Posted: Apr 24, 2006 08:43 PM
Crashnburn1981
158 posts
Joined: 04/12/2004 16:50:02
Location: glastonbury United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Hi,
depends if you are replacing the hinges or not, well lets face it you will probably have to, i would just use a belt sander and grind the studs away, a bit brutal, but works everytime,
There may be some form of device that removes rounded nuts, im sure someone knows of one.
Cheers
Nick
Posted: Apr 24, 2006 10:54 PM
j. stewart
16 posts
Joined: 03/07/2005 09:03:11
Location: wantage United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Yep, its called an angle grinder.
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 08:11 PM
If you can get an angle grinder into the space to get to the upper hinge, I'd like to see it!
if not usefull hints will be welcome...........
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 10:29 PM
The space to get to the top nut is barely big enough to get a spanner into let alone a angle grinder, i would use a finger sander but being very carefull, other than that i cannot think of any other ways,
Regards
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 11:00 PM
Looks like that cold chisel in the bottom of tool box will come in handy after all!
thanks for the help chaps!
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 11:26 PM
M. Willcox
17 posts
Joined: 19/04/2006 18:46:39
Location: Nailsea United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
you can buy a proper scoket that grips rusty bolts and nuts
Posted: Apr 25, 2006 11:42 PM
Chris
131 posts
Joined: 18/02/2005 08:56:10
Location: Leamington Spa United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Good morning,
Many, many years ago, I had the same problem with the door hinges and had to sacrafice the A-Panel by cutting holes in it.
This gave me sufficient leverage to get the nuts off and as the A-Panel was on its last leg, i figured I would replace it.
It's an idea if all else fails.
Posted: Apr 26, 2006 08:58 AM
J_Durnan
3 posts
Joined: 11/05/2007 19:41:05
Location: Kilwinning United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Door Hinges
Does anyone know if the newer style doors can be converted to the older style with external hinges? Or if the external hinges can be bought anywhere?
Also, i've seen a few Coopers (mainly those from The Italian Job) with belts over the bonnet. Why is this? Has it got something to do with the way the bonnet closes?
Posted: Jun 30, 2007 05:51 PM
Tim
1849 posts
Joined: 18/10/2004 09:40:59
Location: Bournemouth United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
I doubt you can convert a Mk 3 door to external hinges without a lot of work.
The external hinges are listed in the shop here, try part number 14A6819, etc.
The bonnet straps are fitted for that 'sporty' look - I believe the Motor Sports rules say all cars have to have a secondary bonnet locking device of some sort if you're taking part in competitions.
Posted: Jul 01, 2007 08:06 AM
Jake Holmes
172 posts
Joined: 14/02/2009 21:39:11
Location: Walton on Thames United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Can i weld new studs onto door hinges?
I've recently discovered the mk3 concealed door hinges are the silliest design ever and get all the road grit, salt you name it. So rather than pay out 100 quid for new ones when the studs broke off i drilled them out and welded new studs in. Has anyone tried this before and will they be strong enough like that or am i asking for trouble?
Posted: Sep 03, 2010 11:52 PM
I think it all depends on how good your welding is!
Have you had to repair both hinges? And both studs?
Remember, all the tension is in the top hinge, so if you can put your repaired one at the bottom.
Posted: Sep 04, 2010 06:39 AM
Barry Brown
511 posts
Joined: 23/06/2008 12:08:31
Location: New Barn United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
well done ! why pay £100 when you can fix it yourself if you have the tools and the time.
the other way to do it is to grind the old stud off, drill out and tap the plate to 1/4UNF and then screw the new stud in place (cut off piece of 1/4unf bolt will do for this) once thenew stud is screwed in you can flash some weld on the back to lock it in place. that way if the weld does crack you have a screw thread to prevent it pulling through.
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 11:34 AM
Dave_Bowden
5 posts
Joined: 26/05/2010 21:40:19
Location: Beverley United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Door hinges
Crikey - have just cut my hinges off on saturaday thinking the hinges will be a few quid each - omg thanks for this trhread - i feel a repair coming on
Posted: Oct 18, 2010 01:49 PM
Door trims
Are you referring to Mk 1 doors (with the external hinge)?
Posted: Jan 31, 2006 08:21 PM
Robin
6 posts
Joined: 09/06/2005 13:40:06
Location: Burwell United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
door problems
Your hinge bolts have gone, but the bolts are integral to the hinge so you will need to replace the hinge. It is best to replace both on the door and, as the pack of 4 hinges from MiniSpares are cheaper, you could consider replaceing both the hinges on both of the doors. It is easy to replace the hinges, but if you are uncertain, you should get some help.
Posted: Jan 03, 2006 01:48 PM
taffy1967
1783 posts
Joined: 27/09/2006 18:58:07
Location: Rhondda-Cynon-Taff United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Re:
Perhaps because during construction, the Minis shell was adjusted to fit the door and not the other way around. As such it may affect the hinge positions?
Posted: Oct 04, 2009 03:46 AM
Alan Wales
Joined: 22/06/2010 17:53:20
Location: Airdrie United Kingdom (Excluding channel Islands)
Any tips for aglining doors properly?
Currently aligning a passenger door to my 1991 Cooper. Any special ways / hints regarding getting the spacing right on the hinges?
Posted: Sep 14, 2010 12:25 PM
Don Byrnes
2 posts
Joined: 06/07/2007 03:58:43
Location: Lawndale United States
AUSTRALIAN DOORS
These are Mk.1 doors with roll up windows and vent windows and exposed hinges - only offered in Australia.
Posted: Apr 19, 2022 07:48 PM