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 mk1 External Hinge removal and installation

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 Posted: Aug 5, 2020 02:44PM
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Well scan that sucker and send it along!

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I'm a little late to help you, but for others, the "Cooper World" magazine one gets if you are a member of The Mini Cooper Register had an article on "Droopy Door Handles" in the July 2020/Issue Number 391. You're all Mini Cooper Register members, right?!

 Posted: Aug 5, 2020 11:59AM
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Thanks all,

Got in there and got the job done. It wasn't fun but I got it done.

 Posted: Aug 2, 2020 04:03PM
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In addition to each being slightly different as mentioned (so follow the markings) note that the original hinges are SAE and if you buy new hinges they are Metric (makes no sense to me either). No biggie but you can't mix and match studs, nuts, screws. Don't ask how I know...
Kim 
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I use a 1/4" drive socket and the most compact ratchet I have, it doesn't always work if the nuts are rusty. It is a tight fit

Sean Windrum

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 Posted: Aug 2, 2020 09:14AM
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Perseverance. The hinges will come off. People elongate the holes in door. Not recommended. The hinges are numbered for right and left sides and top and bottom. I forget the sequence. Someone can chime in here.  Our host supplies the kits. Pins need to be pressed out and new ones pressed in. You can easily make something up using a bolt and "C" clamp.

 Posted: Aug 1, 2020 07:02PM
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All,

I'm looking for a guide on how to replace the sagging drivers side door hinges. I'm feeling the hardware under the wing, and the nut closest to the door gap seems too close to the seam/body to get a socket on there, or even a wrench to turn 1/6th of a rotation. Anyone have any guidance?

Evan