rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I think the guys who worked on the passengers side cameras either loosened it up or closed the upper part of the door on a cord but air howls in when driving. The gap is definitely visible and significantly bigger than on the drivers side....So how do I get this adjusted? The location where the truck is currently being worked on won't touch it. Looks like the top needs to go in on the hinge side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Loosen some bolts in the door hinge, see if the door will move in. Almost surely there is some adjustment in the hinges. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 That's what I thought as well but he won't touch it, says it's for a bodyshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 "He" ?? It's not astrophysics, try it yourself. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 If the rest of the door fits nicely , then you're probably right about someone forcing that part of the door outward . So , simply force that part of the door inward until you're satisfied . No hinges involved . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Red Green says use a little duct tape "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 If the top of the door is bent out, be sure the glass is DOWN before attempting to bend the top in 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff.Sloan Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 If the top of the door is bent out, be sure the glass is DOWN before attempting to bend the top in +1 2004 Volvo 630, Cummins ISX, Eaton 10 speed (air assist clutch), 3.71 3.07 rear locker, ET jr, 200" WB, GearMaster 2017 Forest River Sierra 372LOK Full time June 2017 DW, 2 kids, and 2 dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 I think the guys who worked on the passengers side cameras either loosened it up or closed the upper part of the door on a cord but air howls in when driving. The gap is definitely visible and significantly bigger than on the drivers side....So how do I get this adjusted? The location where the truck is currently being worked on won't touch it. Looks like the top needs to go in on the hinge side. Roger: Sounds like gorillas worked on your HDT. Did they asked to be paid in bananas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Thanks for the Astro comment, very helpful. Re the glass, I understand but have not been able to get an answer whether they got it out of adjustment by loosening the hinges or caught a cord or something in the door and the wind if any blew it shut on the cord. Getting up 7 or 8 ft and trying to bend the door frame is not that easy. Randy looked at it and shook his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hill Billy door adjustment: Determine if door is bent, or if hinges need adjusting. If door is bent, place 2 x 4 in appropriate place and slam door. Repeat as necessary. I bought a new pickup once that had evidence of this type adjustment. I was not happy. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Somehow or another this equates to Randy's using a Tampon for injector harness. This method won't fly. Putting a 2x4 in the door hinge area and slamming the door would bend the top of the door out further. The Torx wrenches are in the truck, so I'll try something. Are you on something tonight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Somehow or another this equates to Randy's using a Tampon for injector harness. This method won't fly. Putting a 2x4 in the door hinge area and slamming the door would bend the top of the door out further. The Torx wrenches are in the truck, so I'll try something. Are you on something tonight?? I didn't mention the hinge area, I wrote "appropriate place". IF the door is bent, there IS a correct spot, or multiple spots, where it will work. Would I do it on my truck? I have, gently, and it worked. I have a truck with no more adjustment left in the hinges (2000 Mack, CH613), and that was the only way. BTW, I think Randy's idea is rather elegant. The idea of a return line to the filler tube is even better. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 If the top of the door needs to go "In"- -Roll window down - Open door -Place long 2x4 thru window so that the tip of the wood is outside the window frame at the top, place padding between wood and painted door frame. -With the longer end of the 2x4 hanging down to the inside space between the truck body and door, place padding on the bottom window sill or arm rest wherever the wood 2x4 touches the interior of the door. -Gentle press the 2x4 towards the door, a light springing/bouncing motion is acceptable, it will not take much to adjust/bend the frame back into place. Don't go all gorilla on this. The leverage of the 2x4 is plenty to move the metal around. I usually tighten the window area until you cannot slip/pull a dollar bill thru the rubber gaskets. Small adjustment, roll window up, close door on dollar, test pull, repeat as necessary. Now if the door frame has an obvious Wam'o where its bent in 1 short spot, then a body shop will be needed. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm not doing anything until I find out what the problem is. See if there are flat spots on the door I can sit a 6' level on and measure from there. I'll try to find some reference points and measure the doors and compare one to the other first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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