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| skiefang Member Since: 07 Jan 2019 Location: dudley Posts: 28   
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4th Mar 2019 5:29pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 06 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1841 
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My first thought would be that the hinge guards wouldn't do this. More likely the striker/catch on the B pillar has moved and needs re-adjusted. There's a few threads on here where I've seen that covered. I think Geobloke did a couple of pics on his 'Miffy' thread.
Maybe you could post some pics of the leading edge of the door - by the front hinges? Just had a further thought. Depending on how you got on with the hinge guards, maybe the process of fitting them has caused some movement, rather than the guards themselves. But I'd still try and fix that by adjusting the latch/striker. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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4th Mar 2019 9:32pm |
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| skiefang Member Since: 07 Jan 2019 Location: dudley Posts: 28
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Many thanks donmacn
Went to have a look at the catch and the screw was loose, moved and retightened, door is shutting flushed. David |
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9th Mar 2019 5:34pm |
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| JPE Member Since: 19 Nov 2018 Location: South West England Posts: 335 
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That's interesting, I have a similar issue & planning to take a look at the catch tomorrow.
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9th Mar 2019 9:35pm |
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| Greyman110 Member Since: 29 Sep 2017 Location: London Posts: 327
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I'll also be looking at mine now!
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11th Mar 2019 3:10pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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I very much doubt fitting hinge guards would have caused the door to misalign, though when sat in the driver’s seat check you have fitted the guards with enough clearance so they do not foul the door pillar.
I take it you had a look at this fitting vid for the hinge guard. If all is well with the hinge guard fitting then try taking off the door striker plate and then see if the door closes evenly if it does then when refitting just adjust. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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11th Mar 2019 4:10pm |
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