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Door check question 850 1995

posted by  kit517 on  Sun Nov 17 14:40 CST 2013
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I've read posts about broken door checks, noise they cause, etc. My driver's door swings freely with no check (not a good thing, especially if it's windy or parked on a slope) and no noise. Is this also a symptom of a broken door check? Is using a junkyard part advisable? Chances are it would be newer than mine.








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    ANSWER Door check question 850 1995

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Nov 17 15:50 CST 2013
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    Getting a junk yard part is not a problem, but I suggest getting one from the left rear door as it is used much less than the other doors. You just need to remove the door panel, and catch the door check before it falls down to the bottom of the door well.

    It is a bit tricky to install as it needs to go through the opening at a 90 degree angle.

    Your car is probably old enough for a new window guide. When they break, the glass will rattle when you shut the door. I don't know if the rear door will help for a donor for the front door.

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      Door check question 850 1995

      posted by  kit517 on  Thu Nov 21 19:52 CST 2013
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      Thanks. The rear door check (strap) was longer and hard to fit into the front. But I got a passenger side check which went in fine -- hopefully less wear than the driver's side. There were a lot of newer Volvos than mine in the junkyard -- too bad!








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        Door check question 850 1995

        posted by  KlausC on  Thu Nov 21 20:11 CST 2013
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        Sorry, my mistake. I never measured the one I got from a rear door and have as a spare in my shop, it looks like it is brand new compared to the old driver's door that failed.

        Yes, that is always so sad to see those nice cars with great options waiting to be stripped. Makes you wonder what was really wrong with them to begin with.







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          Door check question 850 1995

          posted by  alschnertz on  Fri Nov 22 04:37 CST 2013
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          ...sad to see those nice cars with great options waiting to be stripped...
          Correction:
          ...sad to see those nice cars with great options waiting to be "crushed within a week"...
          At least that's the case around here. It's a shame for a car guy.
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