Matt, I would be interested in a video of the procedure. Maybe as an Mpeg file that We could all download ???? Dan --- Matt Spittle <supermatty@xxxxxxx> wrote: > If some of you remember the prequel to this post, it > was > called "Help my torsion bar is coming out!" > > I finally got around to fixing it this evening. I > propped the door > open with a broomstick. Then, using a 1/2" breaker > bar, hex socket, > and 4' steel pipe ONLY, my friend and I proceeded to > remove the bar, > and then reinsert it, pushing it completely into > front hinge. There > was some dirt that prevented it from going in > beforehand. The > louvers and T-panel were both removed already. > > I've gotta tell you guys, repairing the power mirror > switch is about > 5 times harder than removing the torsion bar. That > is, with the > right tools. One thing that makes it a lot simpler > is the fact that > the retaining bracket bolts are VERY short, probably > only like 1 > inch long total. As far as torque on the bar, with > the door open > and a 4 foot pipe, the torque is barely noticeable. > In fact, it may > even be a better idea to use a shorter pipe (3') > just so that you > don't remove the breaker bar prematurely. > > I can make an instructional video (on VHS) if anyone > is > interested. :) My digital cam can only do like 15 > fps. I may > readjust the bars on both doors anyway after I get > the door panels > back on them. I wasn't sure what the proper amount > of torque would > be, since I purchased Toby's door lock actuators. > > Matt > #1604 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/