removing doors

[napalm_27]

rite im having a right mare removing the doors off the new mk1
anybody got any tricks or tips to getting them off
with out damaging the doors in any way
cheers nathan

[Pistol Pete]

Angle grinder on the hinges, they should be off in seconds.

Failing that you will need to pull out the pins.

[rednova]

yeah easiest way to remove the pins without the correct tool - use a pair of pliers around the pin the hit the pliers with a hammer to knock them out - best to have an extra pair of hands to!!!

[chimp007_uk]

Angle grinder on the hinges, they should be off in seconds.

Failing that you will need to pull out the pins.

pmsl lol

search is your best friend... (http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110785&highlight=door+removal)

[Edd]

I'v allways used a 30cm length of bonnet stay to tap them out. sounds a bit bodge but works:thumb:. i brought a proper gm tool a while back and it was rubbish tbh.

[chimp007_uk]

I have one of the tools, and used it... It did the job, but its buggered now and doubt it'll work on another door. The bonnet stay is a good way!

[Ernie]

Ive done the same with the bonnet stay as it does the job very easy just give the pins a good soak in wd40 the night before just for a little bit of help.

[ade]

when you finally get them out (soak them in penetration fluid for a while) go to Vauxhall and get some cav pins - theire slightly longer making it easier to remove should you need to get the doors off again in the future...

[Andy]

Bend an old bootlid pin slightly-This is the easiest method imo.Use a chisel or punch on top of it when it gets further down

[MK999]

Don't use a chisel unless it's already screwed, tips are hardened and just shatter!

[napalm_27]

cheers for the info guys il have a crack at it tomorrow
and il prob go get some cav pins aswell
the 84 shell is looking more like a car now aswell lol

[loggyboy]

The specific tool worked wonders for me, took 5 mins to do after spending abour hour trying all different sorts of drifts, punches, hammers and alike.
Was only £15-20 or soo IIRC and made it so much easier.

[napalm_27]

the bonnet stand trick worked a treat guys cheers took 2 mins on each door

[jimbob-mcgrew]

ive always used an L-shaped allen key, u hold the long end and the short end u place onto the pin and tap tap the pin thru half way, then spin the allen key around and use the long end to push it all the way. works a treat.

[brainsnova]

i always replaced them with the later cav pins and plenty copper grease. then next time they get taken out its easy.