kpfriar Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Hi guys, The 2002 Lupo I bought a few days ago has clunky doors. (especiialy on DS) Figured it was probably the check straps, although I've gone to tighten the bolt and it just spins around, neither able to tighten or remove. on the passenger side, it spins with what looks like a square nut at the bottom, although I don't think it's a nut as it's painted. Perhaps it has snapped off on that side? Anyways, anyone know what I'm doing wrong/how to remove these? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 This might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpfriar Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, mk2 said: This might help Thank you! Super useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpfriar Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 4 hours ago, mk2 said: This might help 4 hours ago, mk2 said: This might help Do you think the bottom nut has to be welded? If I got a replacement pin would a nut on the bottom be enough to hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I used a nut on the bottom and it lasted me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpfriar Posted November 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 21 hours ago, Rich said: I used a nut on the bottom and it lasted me out. Thats what im hoping! Annoyingly spoke to VW earlier, they dont sell the pins anymore. Have inquired with vw classic parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted November 1, 2023 Report Share Posted November 1, 2023 Add a drop of threadlock to it too. Might help. Bear in mind that the load is sideways on that bolt(pin), which is why I welded it on, like the original. It is a rubbish design though... I'd have used a simple C shaped thing, bolted directly to the door, with a rubber stop on the end. Old skool stylee. Bit like how saloon car boot hinges work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 2, 2023 Report Share Posted November 2, 2023 Go to the scrappy and find a few. I might do this for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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