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Old 22-06-2005, 02:50 PM   #1
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Default How do you get the freakin doors off a Mk1 escort coupe.

There must be some trick to getting the freakin pins out of the doors but I can't work it out. Anyone got the knowledge would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 22-06-2005, 02:52 PM   #2
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Dont they have a little grub screw or something to hold them in.
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Old 22-06-2005, 10:13 PM   #3
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No special trick. You have to soak them for a week with WD40 or such like. And you need a BIG hammer ...
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Old 23-06-2005, 10:17 AM   #4
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OK I have both of those items so will give it a try. A week of WD no wonder I couldn't get the b&()((*ds off!!!
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Old 23-06-2005, 10:51 AM   #5
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Their are a couple of special tools to get the pins out. One is small tool which goes through the pin, you attach a small 'dog' to it and tap it with a hammer.

The other is a special 'slidehammer' that is really thin. The shaft goes through the pin, you attach a tiny hardened steel nut to the end and then just whack on it like any other slidehammer. You should be able to get either (or both) from a tool/auto shop.

Panelbeaters (which I use to be) use them all the time. Commodores have the same type of setup. Ask at a panel shop if you can't work it out. The guys will probably be happy to show you.
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