Marshall in Feenix - the Mercedes door stop straps typically use a pair of
strong spring loaded steel balls, riding in a groove inside the door. These
must be lubricated once in a while, or they will rust, disintegrate, etc.
When they go bad, it requires you to remove the door panel and replace the
parts inside the door. BTDT!
Werner
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall Field" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 2:44 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Driver door groans upon opening
On my '81 300TD, the driver door groans every time you open it. The
groaning begins upon opening, continues for 45 degrees of arc, then quits.
There is no play in the hinges according to the yank and heave test
method. I have greased and re-greased the hinges over and over. I have
soaked everything I can see with lots of Kroil Grease easily flows from
the
hinge parting lines.
This is driving me nutz. Help!
Marshall in Feenix
