my driver side door hinge makes a loud popping sound

nomorwar · Post by **nomorwar** » 15 Jun 2006, 03:19

how do I fix this?

Post by **Pauloil** » 17 Jun 2006, 19:59

find some indy mechanic who can weld the hinge back onto the A frame
a good bodyshop or the dealer could also do it for more$

nomorwar · Post by **nomorwar** » 22 Jun 2006, 19:13

I can't figure out how to get to the part that needs to be welded as it appears to be inside door frame?

nomorwar · Post by **nomorwar** » 22 Jun 2006, 19:15

sorry, thanks for info

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 22 Jun 2006, 20:12

Here, this might help you....avoid the welding...too many wires in there and it all has to come apart to do the job...this is much easier and good success as long as the check strap isn't totally broken in two:
http://au.geocities.com/ozbrick850/door-stay_fix.html

nomorwar · Post by **nomorwar** » 07 Jul 2006, 01:51

pardon my ignorance, as I am not a mechanic, but how would one hold the nut tightly enough to attach the bolt properly and tight enough once it was in place? thanks

Post by **matthew1** » 07 Jul 2006, 09:53

This happened on my '97 850, and I had it welded at a Volvo indie shop for a little over $100.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 07 Jul 2006, 21:04

nomorwar wrote:pardon my ignorance, as I am not a mechanic, but how would one hold the nut tightly enough to attach the bolt properly and tight enough once it was in place? thanks

Tape on the end of your finger to start with and then a spanner bent to fit in and hold the nut at the same time with you holding the other end. I've read many posts on the Brickboard saying this method worked. You can weld if you want, but expect to pay high dollars.