Hi Bob,
I had to rebuild the door lug when mine broke. When removing the remains of
the old one I realised that the metal insert forming the lug was too small
for the job and, in fact, the hole for the gas strut ball joint had missed
it - most of the lug being made up with fibre and filler and apparently only
stuck onto the surface of the door inner moulding.
I made another lug in steel that is bonded through the inner door moulding
and meets the outer moulding as well. Makes a good strong point. Repair is
quite easy but infuriating as you will be thinking "If only it was made
properly in the first place .............." Definitely no point in replacing
the door. It might just happen again.
I must now get on with the other door lug which has gone the same way. A
good method of starting the demolition job is taxiing with the door slightly
open but not being held tight enough :-(
Regards,
Peter
mailto:peterdavis@ntlworld.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of ROBERT
LINDSAY
Subject: Europa-List: DOOR/GAS STRUT DAMAGE
Upon opening door, gas strut end fitting broke thru bottom edge of molded
lug on door.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Short of replacing door, how was repair made?
Bob Lindsay
XS Monowheel A076
San Diego CA
rlindsa2@san.rr.com
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