Sliding Door Hinge

[Chunksta]

Hi guys,

I''ve always had issues with my sliding door not shutting tight first time. I've also noticed that the alloy catch stay that engages over the hook on the door pillar is slightly way being worn away.

The door fits nicely if I lean on it at the hinge end as it closes.

Has anyone else come across this issue before please?

[cassandra]

Hi,if you have an early van, take off the middle runner cover and have a look at the 'double hook' arrangement on the middle runner. Don't know if the late type door has the same arrangement.
These hooks are supposed to stop the link arm swinging about as the door slides and to hook the runner as the door shuts to stop the door trying to push backwards as it swings into the hole. The hooks tend to get gummed up with dirt and dry grease and then the door gets harder to close as it seems to 'bounce' open again just as it should be swinging into place. Had this problem on both the T25s that I have owned and a little WD40 to free off the hooks then some spray grease to keep them free worked really well. While you have the cover off take a look at the roller(s) as these can dry out and cause problems.

Hope this helps.

[Chunksta]

Cheers Cassandra,

I'll give it a go after work tonight

[CovKid]

Agree with Cassandra. It really pays to clean that hook mechanism with white spirit or paraffin etc. Once clean and dry, just add a spot of light oil or 3-in-1 (not WD40).

[cassandra]

Hi definitely agree with CovKid. WD40 is not ideal but most people have some available and it does work to clean and free off the hooks but don't rely on it to keep things free and working.

[Chunksta]

Hi definitely agree with CovKid. WD40 is not ideal but most people have some available and it does work to clean and free off the hooks but don't rely on it to keep things free and working.

Nope! Agree too.

I always have my trusty old squeezy can of light oil on the shelf ready for such a job.

WD40 is a stripping oil, not a proper lube.