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Doors Squeeking Under Heavy Steering

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Hey guys,

As the subject suggests, just wanted to ask if you experiencing something similar. I understand its a 20+ year old car but want to know if mine is just extra tired or others have similar problem.

When doing hill runs and generally under heavy steering, taking corners and the likes, the doors start squeaking...

Any input appreciated.

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IVG_Auto Apprentice

IVG_Auto

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Its probably combo of two as dors are sitting bit off and clank when you go to shut them, then offcoarse theres chassis twisting bit. Rear sway bar should help? Don't have one atm....

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Open a door, grab the top and bottom and try to move it up and down. If you hear a clunk or if there is any movement then you need new pins and probably hinges. If you get no movement at all then it is in the door brackets, try loosening them, repositioning [you only get a little bit of movement], and retightening. Haven't done Skyline doors before though.........but it should be similar.

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jiffo Mentor

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There's always the chance she's had repair work to the body, but……..

The coupe is a very flimsy body. Jack her up at one front corner and check how the doors open/shut. You may not be able to actually open them.

Slam a door and note the scuttle shake, only the ¼ window is holding it together.

I don't see a rear tower strut doing a lot, it takes a cage to get any stiffness in these chassis.

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IVG_Auto

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Thanks for your inputs guys, car has been looked over for me after the purchase and no signs of repair or previous accidents been found, not to say something may have been overlooked.

Mainly I was wondering if it was something common for the car or not...? Seems not.

Will definitely check on the door brackets etc and see if I can see where flimsiness comes from.

Cheers for all your input and suggestions. :)


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My drivers door squeaks and it is irritating. As others have suggested, a slight twist in the chassis will do it as will the door having dropped slightly.

In my case the actual sqeak is the window rubbing against the rubber seal as the door is pillarless.

The door, hinges, chassis and rubber seals are 25 years old so for that age I would think it quite common.

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