[DML] Re: BROKEN TORSION BAR
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[DML] Re: BROKEN TORSION BAR



John,
Nice to see your still around!
I'm in BG and work in Toledo. I have done and have the jig & tools needed to
adjust/set the tortion bar. If you need help feel free to contact me off list.  
ssdelorean(at)yahoo.com

Shannon Y
16506

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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 21:39:13 -0000
   From: "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: BROKEN TORSION BAR

With the door open, the torsion bar should have about another 90 
degrees of pre-load twist to it. Support the door open while you do 
this. If you need to twist it more than 90 degrees, replace the gas 
strut. Over-twisting the bar to compensate for a weak strut is often 
why they break. 

The other test is that when the door is allowed to hang with the gas 
strut removed, it should stay open 8-12 inches at the bottom. 

Overall this is a pretty twitchy operation with a lot of room for 
error (like breaking the glass, balooning the end of the torsion bar, 
cutting the roof, hurting yourself) so you ought to find a local 
helper who's done it. Dave Bauerle is a commercial shop in your area 
(Radnor). 


Dave S

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Pietrowski" <kritter@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi everybody,
> 
> The torsion bar on my passenger side door snapped in half.  I have 
a replacement for it, but when I installed it, there is no support to 
hold the door up.  Can anybody help me out?  Wh at is the proper way 
to install it?  Thanks.
> 
> John Pietrowski
> Toledo OH VIN#4945

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