Removing doors

[bazzap8389]

I tried to chap the door pins out but they won't budge. What size are the pins so I can buy a door pin remover?

Cheers

[Graeme]

8mm mate, cut down a bonnet stay and smack it through

[meritlover]

you cant do that with the top one, but the bottom must be pulled up, or you have to punch the pin into the door.
buy a removal tool theyre not expensive and they come with a selection of pin sized drifts.

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for the help ta :)

[dgbnova#1]

Loads of wd40 and removal tool is the best way

[ben doodar]

I used a flat bar with a notch ground in it so it sits up against the collar of the roll pin then hit it through with a knocking stick! Also makes it easier if its possible to do it from inside the wheel arch if there's no wings on it.

[bazzap8389]

Where's best to get the tool from? I've had a look on halfords etc and cant find them. I ideally need it for tomorrow.

[meritlover]

a decent motor factors.

[marc69]

I got my tool for this from autosave in bridge of don, it was a draper tool but after a few pairs of doors, it will be knackered lol

And as said earlier, loads of wd40, start putting this in now.

The top pin is easier tha the bottom one.

[bazzap8389]

I had a look on autosave website earlier couldn't find it, I'll nip in past the shop after work tomorrow. Cheers

[Chay84]

Link sent in pm bud

[mowgli]

the laser tools one is ok..

main tip is to support the door & raise it slightly, basically open it & put a rag on top of a decent jack. the pins wear into an offset & if the weight isn't taken off, putting them back where they were when new, they will be murder to remove.

[bazzap8389]

Thanks for the help much appreciated.

[Andy]

Don't use wd40.Its for noisy door hinges etc.Its fukking crap.Use deblock oil or Halfords shock and unlock which is surprisingly good stuff

[mowgli]

is it me or is wd40 not as good as it used to be?

[dgbnova#1]

Just type door pin removal tool into Google few options coming up and the Sykes pickavant one I had comes up plus a few others.

[bazzap8389]

I've got one ordered up mate :)

[marc69]

is it me or is wd40 not as good as it used to be?

I tried the asda own wd40, it really osn't as good but halfords do the big wd40 cans at a reasonable price.

[lee 16v]

If you cant get the pins out you could heat them up, if you can get hold of a gas bottle

[meritlover]

if you 'crack' them off by pushing them down a small piece, then pull them up with the tool they will definitely come out

[meritlover]

If you cant get the pins out you could heat them up, if you can get hold of a gas bottle
..and a match.

[Richy12]

WD40 and copper grease just aren't the same as they used to be, alternative materials used which now make them crap.

Spray oil that is good that I use is called super7

[lee 16v]

Isnt WD40 some sort of fish oil? Or is that a myth?

[lee 16v]

Thats a no then lol

Myth: WD-40 contains fish oil.
Fact:
Consumers have told us over the years that they have caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with WD-40. We believe this legend came from folks assuming that the product must contain fish oil since it appears to attract fish. Sorry Charlie®, it just ain’t so.

WD-40 Company has taken steps to respect and conserve the environment, and encourages its users to do the same. While WD-40 can be used to help protect fishing equipment from rust and corrosion, WD-40 Company does not recommend using WD-40 to attract fish.

[bazzap8389]

Ill bear that in mind next time I go fishing lol lol