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02-24-2005, 06:14 PM
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Door Hinges...
Has anyone ever redone the svx door hinges. My doors squeak when i open them and i get a kind of clatter noise/feel when i close them. When on an incline the doors swing back.
I know the doors are rather heavy. Will having newer hinges make the doors seem at least easier to open? Thanks chris 
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#2
02-24-2005, 06:20 PM
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Forgive me,
But you gotta be kidding. Try wd-40.
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02-24-2005, 06:33 PM
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haha well the wd-40 will take care of the squeak, but i was just wondering if new hinges would make the doors (at least mine) have some more life to them. I feel as if i am getting an additional workout just opening them up. I realize it is a rather miniscule thing to ask but i am pretty anal when it comes to my svx (as are many others on here)....
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#4
02-25-2005, 03:19 AM
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)  1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration  2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. 
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#5
02-26-2005, 10:40 PM
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My preferences
I find that any brand of silicone based spray lub for the marine environment works best for auto hinges. Just a quick shot, no need to soak the area two or three times a year works great. Hit all piviot points, good for the locking mech as well.
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Dr. X1986 Pont. Grand AM 198k - Rusty but trusty daily commute or public parking drives. 1997 Suzuki X-90 50k - To get to that perfect fishing site or campsite. 1993 Subaru SVX (#006 01/93) 104k - To travel in style and grace.
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#6
02-27-2005, 01:56 AM
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Do whatever you can to not lean on them. Some obsurdly huge amount of weight was put onto my passenger door and it scrapes whenever it moves.
My driver's side swings smooth and if I open it just right will close itself after I get in. 
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. 
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#7
02-27-2005, 07:44 AM
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network
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#8
02-27-2005, 08:11 AM
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Sounds like you have a bad door checker, thats the thing you see between your upper and lower hinges. It prevents your door from swinging back at you when your parked at an incline. Also if its not greased, it can produce a very loud grind or pop noise each time you open and close your door.
I would first lube the checker and the hinges just to stop the noise. Then look into replacing the checker so your door will hold properly. Good luck.
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"If it works, tear it apart and find out why!...... "94 Blue L, 5-speed, converted 4wd, Clear headlights, Angel Eyes, Converted Radiator and fan, White faced guages, Cross-drilled/slotted rotors, Lambo doors ...------------------------------------
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#9
02-28-2005, 02:23 PM
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Mr. Pwrlite, I sent you a PM.
 Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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