Stan:
If you run out of options, you can also drill out the 2-3 spot welds on each
A-post bracket that holds the hinge plate on the inside. This plate is an "H"
shape. Then you can remove/repair/replace the mounting bracket, reweld the
holes from drilling, and be back to new.
We also have an original replacement drivers side A-post that can be used for
the repair if needed.
Good luck
Dan & Susan
E-mail us privately if you need a picture of the inside plate. A picture in
this case is worth more words than we can type.
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From: Stan <stathy@shaw.ca>
> Hello all,
> During the removal of my drivers door I was fortunate enough to snap 7 of the
> 8 bolt heads that hold the door hinge
> onto the A pillar (i think thats what it's called).
>
> I even prepared the removal by soaking the bolts as best as possible with
> penetrating oil because I broke one off
> of the passenger side.
>
> So, now here I am trying to figure out how to fix/remove the 7 bolts. I used
> ez bolt remover but this proved
> worthless.
> Then, I decided to drill through the bolts with a 1/16 drill bit and
> progressively increased the size of the bit til I removed
> most of the bolt. The problem with this is that it was impossible to get
> perfectly centered and now I've drilled the threads on the plate in the
> pillar.
>
> My question to anyone who has experienced this: What is the best way to fix
> this?
> Should I attempt to retap to a larger size?
> Should I try and reach inside of the pillar from the inside compartment and
> try and "jimmy" a nut into place?
>
> The upper right bolt is impossible to drill out because the body blocks any
> attempt at drilling it.
>
> Any help would be most appreciated.
> Sorry for the long post.
>
> Cheers!
> Stan in Coquitlam
> 1969- 1600
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