Door Hinge Pins

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

"W. Hawker" wrote:
> 
> I am sure someone has solved this problem. The driver side door on my 82
> rocco drops enough to cause difficulty in closing. I have removed the door
> and discovered the bottom hinge has substantial play in it. Looks like the
> it is worn at the pivot point, and the shim is worn. How the heck do you
> drive the hinge pin out. I have wacked it a couple of times with no luck. I
> do not want to smack it and bend or break the hinge that is welded to the
> door. The Bentley states the pin. Middle hinge part and shims are
> replaceable. Is there a special process to disassemble the hinge components
> to replace the worn parts??
> 
> Bill
> 82 Scirocco
> (restoration nearly done)
> 


Try driving the pin out from the bottom up, I believe the there is a
taper involved.

TBerk