Sagging door
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01sapphirebob
Enthusiast
I would try to adjust the hinge first before you go out and get a new one.
1.8t
Enthusiast
Does the door itself rub or just the interior panel on the opening of the cabin?
klamathpro
Viper Owner
Doing this is not very hard. I did this on my 94' and just did this on my GTS. Simply remove the four bolts holding the body colored panel in front of the door, then open the door half way. Put a hydraulic jack under the door and pump up to the point where the door can't swing anymore. Loosen the four bolts holding the hinge to the frame, leaving the bottom bolt only slightly loosened (half turn or so). Pump the jack just enough to slightly change the angle of the door, then tighten all four bolts. Test and repeat until it's perfect. These will be very SLIGHT changes that you will make a little at a time. Raising the door a millimeter higher is not bad, as it will settle after the first drive. Just be sure to crank down those four bolts with your wrench once you get it right.
it seems like the black plastic part of the door rubs but the gaps look perfect from the outside
cool good advice ill give it a go and let ya know how it turns out thanks
cool good advice ill give it a go and let ya know how it turns out thanks
Allan
Enthusiast
If that doesn't get it, I think there are some vendors that sell a repair kit for that problem.
which vendors?If that doesn't get it, I think there are some vendors that sell a repair kit for that problem.
He is probably talking about a replacement spring for the door detent, there is no fix other than adjustment or replacement for the sag. Usually you can adjust it so that it does not sag/
Allan
Enthusiast
PartsRack I think, don't remember for sure, but I do remember seeing hinge repair kits for gen II's available. Call Jon B. 
1.8t
Enthusiast
If the gaps are perfect, how is the door sagging? On my car, the passenger side interior panel of the door catches on the "panel" of the cabin up by the shoulder of the seat. My car has an aftermarket interior and I am going to attack the panel attachement to the door before trying anything else. If the door itself were sagging, I am under the assumption that should show up in the exterior gaps of the door.
PartsRack I think, don't remember for sure, but I do remember seeing hinge repair kits for gen II's available. Call Jon B.
That is the detent spring kit.
The door can start out low, but, it rides up (like a ramp) over the interior trim piece. That tubular trim guides it into the latch. Once it makes it into the latch it is sort of forced into alignment. A secondary issue is the door panel itself, it can drop and that makes it appear as though the door is low.
1TONY1
Enthusiast
What's rubbing ?? The door panel where it protrudes about halfway up the door ?
If that's the case, make sure the door panel is tight to the door. There is a plastic pushpin in that area and if there is a gap between the panel and door itself it will drag.
My car does it now, if I lift a touch when closing it's much better. I just haven't pulled the panel to replace the pushpin.
If your gaps are good, I would look at other things first before adjusting the hinge.
