Door stay

Tiny
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  • 2006 FIAT DOBLO
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I have taken my van to two garages to get mt door stay replaced and none of them could do it how can I do this
Friday, April 26th, 2013 AT 7:54 AM

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Tiny
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They may be welded to the frame or door, have not seen one before we do not have these in Australia, may be a trip to a panel shop they will know as it would have to come off if a door is to be removed.
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Monday, May 6th, 2013 AT 4:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi I have got the piece to replace the broken one but found out I have to take the wheel off take the plastic arch off put new piece in place then put everything back big job for small part up to 200 pound for garage to do it
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Thursday, May 9th, 2013 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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Go get a few quotes you may get a better price.
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Friday, May 10th, 2013 AT 4:03 PM
Tiny
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Hi done it myself took wheel off plastic cover off put new door stay in returned plastic cover, replace wheel took me one hour a lot off swearing a few brused knuckles a few kicks on the van but job done cost blood, temper lost, but happy for the save of money not bad for a sixty year old woman bring it on lol
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 AT 12:15 PM
Tiny
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Well done, a lot of younger people would not be a game as that.
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 AT 2:19 PM

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