In a message dated 1/24/00 7:39:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, mbslaw@xxxx writes: << when BAM! a loud report .I got out, inspected ,saw nohing, but when my wife tried to open the passenger's door, it would only open a crack. >> Hey Mike, Sounds to me like you have a broken passenger side torsion bar. That would explain the loud noise and the passenger door only opening a crack. Hope that helps. Later, Nick VIN#1852