door latch

1998 FORD FALCON
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DRAGCAR
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when i treid to close the drivers door it wont catch and stay closed, the hinge has dropped so i used to just lift the door to close now it wont stay closed
Mar 20, 2012 at 5:32 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Try shimming the door hinges at bottom side to raise it to level the latch
Mar 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You can get new pin kits from the dealer they are fairly easy to fit, the bush is what wears out on these.
Mar 26, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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