Passenger door caught in wind seems to have dropped

shelley2 | 16:32 Thu 10th Apr 2008 | Motoring

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My passenger door got blown open very hard in the wind - i heard a crack at the time - the door now seems to have dropped and will only close with a very hard bang. i realise its a hinge or something - any ideas how much it will cost to fix! its a peugeot 206. Thank you

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michael747

Years ago I was a panel beater, and your problem was descibed as the hinges sprung, to remedy this we placed a block of wood between the front door pillar and the door then pushed hard on the door as if trying to close it, remove the wood and see if it has improved.

DO NOT PUSH TO HARD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PILLAR OR DOOR.

Repeat process until rectified.

Toureman

I have also used the same method to repair a DROPPED door by placing the jack and a block of wood under the door and gently jacking it up in stages to repair it.

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