Anyone know how to fix a 'sticky' door on a Series 2? Driver's door has all of a sudden become very hard to open unless it is closed very lightly. I have to give the door a really good wack to get it open most times now. I don't see any really obvious areas of wear or binding.

 

It sounds like the striker and/or latch may be sticking. Try shooting some spray lithium grease (available in any decent McParts store) on and in the latch mechanisms on both the door and the door post. Open and close the door a number of times then wipe up all the extra grease. That worked on my Series 3 so hopefully it will work for you.

 

I have wrestled with my doors since getting it back from resto, but now am about 95% resolved. (They were tightening 'gaps' on my car, and in that pursuit, things got a little more snug than normal, which on an E type is tight.)

My long distance guess is that your striker pin has dropped a bit over time (with the door) and is dragging on the lower female part attached to car. This, plus the associated reduced contact with the star gear (on door) is causing the bind.

Certainly the lithium grease is the easiest, fastest, first effort.

Barring that, you can:

1) Gently 'lift' your door while it's open, to slightly increase the gap. IF this works better, you need to adjust mechanically within door, but you need to have your microscope out and some patience. Try the door lift first.

2) Remove either door panel and/or panel behind jamb and actually watch what's happening in there. Adjust accordingly.

3) There's an adjustable relationship on the door jamb with a) height b) depth c) angle. This is why watching it is so important, an education in itself!

Hope this helps. Let us know!

 

I'm on another project just now, but will give the door a 'lift' next week as I did lubricate the door mechanism before posting this inquiry. I'll be back with my results.

 

FHC or OTS?? SWB or 2+2??

 

Sorry for late reply. I have a '69, E-Type, OTS.