New POD Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 JohnK might have found me a door for the omega in the right colour, so it should be quite easy to swap over, right ? I perceive this to be likely to be a right royal pain in the back side, requiring tools which I don't have, and will only need once. It occurs to me I'll need new pins. But anyone got experience of this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Unbolt it. Don't fuck about driving through pins. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 In my experience the best way to replace a car door is to make sure that you are working on a series Landrover .That way everything is out in the open, and when you have finished nobody expects the thing to lock or remain watertight. alf892, egg, chodweaver and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Pins = bastards, nuts = simples. But getting to them can be a bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Very straightforward on an Omega, I've answered you on OOF , Pins knock out easily with a wood chisel, can't be unbolted tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Wood chisel!!! Sacrilege...buy one from Wilkinsons if needs must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Dyane: undo check strap, lift door off hinges. 30secs, max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Very straightforward on an Omega, I've answered you on OOF , Pins knock out easily with a wood chisel, can't be unbolted Knock out the pins? Have they learned nothing from the Chevette? That's put me right off Omegas now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I had a nightmare getting the pins out on a ford Puma. I ended up having to cut the door off with a grinder . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 vauxhall pins come out fairly easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 when I done the Shitroen it was pins all the way. they have a circlip on them which when removed allows the pin to be knocked up and out. 5 mins max* to swap a door. and no swearing at all *having #1 son thestag to lift the door off and steady the replacement was essentialz On the Range Rover I suspect that it will be bolts however!, you should be able to remove the check strap and wiring and then simply lift the door off, has a weird fixing pin thing going on somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisbon_road Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Those Vauxhall pins are not too bad. I have done it with a big pair of pliers. Put the round grip on the pin then hold handle and hammer the pliers. If the new door does not fit, a bodyshop will cut and weld the hinge, which I certainly would not attempt. I'd generally cut through the hinges with a hacksaw in a yard and take it all home to sort out. On the hb viva, the pins were mild steel. Nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS801-Car-Door-Hinge-Pin-Extractor-Removal-Tool-Puller-Set-4-Pce-Kit-Van-/191756454371?hash=item2ca59349e3:g:zWUAAOSw~y9ZAl1N this is what we used at the vauxhall dealers i had the misfortune to work at squirt of oil on em and use new pins to refit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I've swapped 3 doors on the Multipla, The hinge pins simply unscrew and the door drops off. On many cars you'll need to unbolt the whole hinge. With a bit of luck the multiplug can be simply unplugged from the pillar and you won't have to strip the whole interior out to get to it. Best tip I can give is make sure the window is down so you have something to hold on to and get someone to help, doors are heavy and it's very easy to chip paint off everywhere as you attempt to refit. somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I think my Mk5 Escort was the easiest ever. Just unbolt and lift off. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I think my Mk5 Escort was the easiest ever. Just unbolt and lift off. Brilliant. My Ltwt LR was easier. Open door & lift off, not even a check strap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Couple of jacks supporting the door. They are heavier and more awkward than you think. Same when replacing, allows height to be adjusted gradually. Uncle Jimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_O Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS801-Car-Door-Hinge-Pin-Extractor-Removal-Tool-Puller-Set-4-Pce-Kit-Van-/191756454371?hash=item2ca59349e3:g:zWUAAOSw~y9ZAl1N this is what we used at the vauxhall dealers i had the misfortune to work at squirt of oil on em and use new pins to refit Oh you too I worked in a main stealer bodyshop as a panel beater for 11 grueling years.I made my own pin tool out of a thick walled hollow bar with a notch cut out of the end. I actually made one recently for a spare of the minute door removal on a zafira using a piece of 1"x1" box . Just cut a notch out of one of the walls on one end with the angle grinder so it fits snugly over the collar of the pin. Everyone is right though, Vauxhall pins do tend to slide out with minimal fuss. If it's a back door, open the front door, keep the back one closed and then knock the pins out with it closed. Then unlatch the door and lift it off Easier than faffing with jacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Actually despite my blazee comment "it's easy" I recalled my first Omega door change, I went about it slightly the wrong way. I've done 12 or so now and a whack with an implement is the way to go. Let me know when you've got it and I'll see if can give you a hand Ben_O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_O Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Actually despite my blazee comment "it's easy" I recalled my first Omega door change, I went about it slightly the wrong way. I've done 12 or so now and a whack with an implement is the way to go. Let me know when you've got it and I'll see if can give you a hand christ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 christ! I know, the crash tubes proved quite a challenge ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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