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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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Default It is WTF Day - Metal Falling Out Of The Door
As I am closing my door, a clonking sound of metal hitting the ground. Now I have this wonderful piece of broken-off metal in my pocket.

What the heck is it? Can I easily replace it?

And it is only Monday ...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 07:23 PM
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OK. I found it. It is the hinge spring.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 07:41 PM
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So the Spring has sprung early for you.

They are fun to replace, NOT.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Andreas Schmieg
OK. I found it. It is the hinge spring.
You beat me to it, mine fell out 2 years ago now the driver door tends to shut when I open and let go of it.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2018 | 12:46 AM
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New hinge from a scrapper is the easiest way to go. Easy being relative!
 
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Spring is sprung,
The grass is ris;
I wonder what this thingy is?
 
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