[alfa] Re: Door not closing tight - 79 Spider

[Tony Martie <tony@xxxxxxxx>]

Steven,
It's a simple adjustment, assuming the screws will come loose.

Just slightly loosen the two big screws on the striker in the door jamb 
(what the door latches to when closed).  Give it a light tap in the 
direction you want the door to end up when closed (inward in your 
case).  You will be able to see that the striker can move around for 
the purpose of adjustment.
Just go a little ways. Retighten the two screws and try gently closing 
the door (just don't go moving it as far as you can and then slam the 
door on it!).

You will probably need to repeat a few times to get it right.

This will likely only work if everything is in good order overall (the 
latch, hinges, alignment of the door to the body, etc.).


It really is easier than I have made it sound. Good luck.


Tony Martie
'78 Spider
Dallas, TX
http://tmpd.net

original message:

My drivers door on my spider (very first alfa) does not close tight and 
thus
rattles as we drive. The door does not sag and seals are good. Is there 
any
way to adjust something that would make it close tightly.

Passenger door is fine.

Thank You
Steven Cameron
Adrian Michigan
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