Covette Door
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Covette Door
Ok i have had my corvette for like a month and i notice that my door is hard to close. This guy told me that it was a door bushing that needs to be replaced. Can you guys help me out?
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Try oiling the roller on the bottom of the lower hinge-if the "cam" hasn't cut a groove in it,you may be able to get it to roll again,and the door will close like it should.
(You're probably going to have to actually look at the hinge to see what I'm talking about)
If you can't free it up,you'll need to replace the door hinge.
I'm guessing this is what "the guy" was talking about.
(You're probably going to have to actually look at the hinge to see what I'm talking about)
If you can't free it up,you'll need to replace the door hinge.
I'm guessing this is what "the guy" was talking about.
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Door hinges ?
Once a year I take a tub of axle grease and an acid brush and do a really good job of coating every moving part in both door hinges@ both doors. Take your time and keep open and closing the door and with five minutes you'll start to notice that the cam and roller are operating much much smoother. In between the axle grease, I have a spray bottle of 'White Lithium' lube just to re-coat the hinges. And don't forget to get the door latch at the rear of the door. 
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Could just need to be lubricated. If not, you may be in for a bit more expensive repair.
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Once a year I take a tub of axle grease and an acid brush and do a really good job of coating every moving part in both door hinges@ both doors. Take your time and keep open and closing the door and with five minutes you'll start to notice that the cam and roller are operating much much smoother. In between the axle grease, I have a spray bottle of 'White Lithium' lube just to re-coat the hinges. And don't forget to get the door latch at the rear of the door.
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i only use white lithium (in a spray) and have for years without any problems. the recommendation originally came from a GM service tech, so i figured it had merit. it's a bit easier (and perhaps a bit cleaner) to work with, and i would think just as effective. and it hasn't failed me yet. 
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The problem with that is it does not "creep". If you do not get it exactly where it is needed it doesn't work. A little shot of Corrosion X HD does and is not messy it is not runny. I also works well on grounds and electrical plug to repel corrosion.
http://www.corrosionx.com/ma_use.html
Actually I use the "HD formula"
http://www.corrosionx.com/hd.html
http://www.corrosionx.com/ma_use.html
Actually I use the "HD formula"
http://www.corrosionx.com/hd.html
Last edited by Redeasysport; Jun 10, 2011 at 09:51 PM.
