Door Hinges
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Door Hinges
Attempting to identify and eliminate the metal popping sound when I open the driver's side door on my 2001 XKR convert. As I open the door, a distinctive metal popping sound occurs at two points - door about a 1/4 of the way open and again 3/4 open. Sounds like metal binding against metal, but see no signs of binding or rubbing. I see that the hinges have a sleeve (spacer?) incorporated in the hinges that appears to be "resistance" points to keep the door from being slung open. Have used WD 40 and graphite to no avail. Now am wondering if it is worn hinges or am I missing something. Any suggestions?
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Orthodixie (05-15-2017)
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we could probably get you some pics of our driver's hinge to compare with, but other than that...not sure if we can help. Perhaps the hinge was damaged when the door was open (forced open further, up...down, etc) and messed up the mechanical operation?
That's an issue I've not heard before on these cars.
That's an issue I've not heard before on these cars.
#3
Funny you should mention this noise. My 99 XK8 does the same thing. Everything functions on the drivers door as it should--window, mirror, controls, lock, handle, so I didn't think much of it. The fit is perfect, except for that small popping sound.
I chalked this up to one of those quirks of having a car like this. But if there are others out there I'd be interested to hear if they had found a solution.
I chalked this up to one of those quirks of having a car like this. But if there are others out there I'd be interested to hear if they had found a solution.
#4
I read your post and took a look at my door. My 98 has uppper and lower hinges and a sliding type of bar in the middle. My hinges have no play at all. Mine doesn't make any noise but I can feel resistance where you say you are getting the rubbing sound. Perhaps the door was overextended like H2O says. I think that the center resistance bar can be adjusted.
#5
The door has 2 hinges and one check arm I call a damper or stay but regardless of what it is called the stay often emits a clocking noise when it is not lubricated. I use white lithium grease on the top, middle and bottom. Not a lot just only what is necessary. WD40 is great for short term lubricating and cleaning.
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Orthodixie (05-15-2017)
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I had the same problem on my 2005 XKR. Tried oil and grease but the problem remained. Then I tightened up the bolt holding the hinge to the body of the car and the problem resolved immediately. That was about a year ago and the problem has not recurred. Space is minimal so you will need a small box wrench or small socket wrench.
Hope this solves your problem.
Hope this solves your problem.
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Orthodixie (05-15-2017)
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Thanks for the info. I will tighten the bolts on the hinges and also grease the hinges. As a reply and clarification, the passenger side is a smooth operation with no popping or metal to metal sounds. I have compared the two sides to determine a difference with the only conclusion being that the driver's side is being opened more frequently than the passenger side and therefore, through use, needs more frequent maintenance.
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