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rsporsche - 2800cs
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hey guys - i am working on the doors ... and since i didn't take them apart i would appreciate any suggestions on the order of reassembly.
the doors are in place, has the belt trim and door brakes installed. the vent windows are in place with the mechanism (the channels are in place as well)
i have started to put in the door locks + latches. put a piece in, then take it out to get something else in. so for whoever has done this, what order would you put them in? i also have a question about the piece on the left. it has curved fork pieces that mounts so the latch to the right works between the forks ... question is, should the forks curve to the outer side of the door or the inner side? they will mount either way but i'm sure that one way won't work properly.
i guess that the lock and the inner handle assembly have to go on early, but not sure if its better to have the latch on before - i realize that the latch has to be on the outer side of the inner handle assembly so the spring works with the outer handle. and i realize that the lever on the lock has to insert into the hole on the latch. thoughts?
haven't even thought about the windows yet, but any insight would be appreciated if anybodies experience shows the best order. also, is it better to put the outer window trim on before the glass or after - i would assume after ... but you never know
the doors are in place, has the belt trim and door brakes installed. the vent windows are in place with the mechanism (the channels are in place as well)
i have started to put in the door locks + latches. put a piece in, then take it out to get something else in. so for whoever has done this, what order would you put them in? i also have a question about the piece on the left. it has curved fork pieces that mounts so the latch to the right works between the forks ... question is, should the forks curve to the outer side of the door or the inner side? they will mount either way but i'm sure that one way won't work properly.
i guess that the lock and the inner handle assembly have to go on early, but not sure if its better to have the latch on before - i realize that the latch has to be on the outer side of the inner handle assembly so the spring works with the outer handle. and i realize that the lever on the lock has to insert into the hole on the latch. thoughts?
haven't even thought about the windows yet, but any insight would be appreciated if anybodies experience shows the best order. also, is it better to put the outer window trim on before the glass or after - i would assume after ... but you never know
well, i have figured out quite a bit about putting the door back together
1. put the door brake on. i used the MB door brake, and took a piece of the blue hose from the vapor tank, inserted it into the brake arm. in order for the pin to go in, i drilled the hose out slightly. most of the door brakes will arrive with the arm located on the inner position - i put a bolt / nut in the arm hole and used a vice to hold it while i got the arm to the outer position. then i inserted it into the door, set the new mounting bolts and then drove the pin into place. my only comment is the MB door brake doesn't completely fill the door brake opening. anybody have an idea of how to solve this? i thought about using a little dynamat there
2. install the door lock with a new gasket - the lock arm goes toward the rear of the car. it takes a small 30 mm wrench to tighten the nut onto the lock - be sure to have the big wave washer in place before putting the nut on. when you put the latch into place, the arm of the lock slips into the big hole on the latch - you might have to turn the key in the lock to make it easier to get the latch in place
3. install the door latch fork piece (the item on the left side in the pic above). mount the fork with the tangs curved to the outside of the door.
4. clean the door latch to remove old grease - i used Goo Gone, and it cleaned it up well and all pieces of the latch moved effortlessly. put new grommets into the 2 holes on the latch and a 3rd one into the arm for the inner door handle. install the tie rod to both pieces. install the door lock rod to the unlock lever. insert the latch into the door and use new stainless steel recessed / flat head machine screws (m6 x 12)
5. install the inner portion of the exterior door handle - mounts with 2 nuts / washers + lock washers (m6). be sure that the arm overlaps the tab on the latch.
6. install new rubber stops into the door (from the outside of the door) on either side of the arms of the inner door handle. these are not easy - you have to work the rubber flange into the hole with a jewelers screwdriver, pressing it in as you push and go around. once you have it laying almost flat, use the screwdriver from the back side to get the rubber flange to seat.
7. bolt the arm for the inner door handle into place - the arm should move to the front of the car to properly operate the latch.
8. install the outer door handle - this requires a little patience. i put a wedge thru the top of the window slot to hold the inner door handle open - this raises the arms that go to the outside which makes it easier to mount the exterior handle. these use m4 machine screws with a phillips screw head - be sure to have a star tooth washer to lock it in place. once you get the outer handle on be sure to realign your belt trim.
9. i still have to put the little sleeve on the latch arm. then you have to position the B pillar catch so that the door latches properly
next is the window.
1. put the door brake on. i used the MB door brake, and took a piece of the blue hose from the vapor tank, inserted it into the brake arm. in order for the pin to go in, i drilled the hose out slightly. most of the door brakes will arrive with the arm located on the inner position - i put a bolt / nut in the arm hole and used a vice to hold it while i got the arm to the outer position. then i inserted it into the door, set the new mounting bolts and then drove the pin into place. my only comment is the MB door brake doesn't completely fill the door brake opening. anybody have an idea of how to solve this? i thought about using a little dynamat there
2. install the door lock with a new gasket - the lock arm goes toward the rear of the car. it takes a small 30 mm wrench to tighten the nut onto the lock - be sure to have the big wave washer in place before putting the nut on. when you put the latch into place, the arm of the lock slips into the big hole on the latch - you might have to turn the key in the lock to make it easier to get the latch in place
3. install the door latch fork piece (the item on the left side in the pic above). mount the fork with the tangs curved to the outside of the door.
4. clean the door latch to remove old grease - i used Goo Gone, and it cleaned it up well and all pieces of the latch moved effortlessly. put new grommets into the 2 holes on the latch and a 3rd one into the arm for the inner door handle. install the tie rod to both pieces. install the door lock rod to the unlock lever. insert the latch into the door and use new stainless steel recessed / flat head machine screws (m6 x 12)
5. install the inner portion of the exterior door handle - mounts with 2 nuts / washers + lock washers (m6). be sure that the arm overlaps the tab on the latch.
6. install new rubber stops into the door (from the outside of the door) on either side of the arms of the inner door handle. these are not easy - you have to work the rubber flange into the hole with a jewelers screwdriver, pressing it in as you push and go around. once you have it laying almost flat, use the screwdriver from the back side to get the rubber flange to seat.
7. bolt the arm for the inner door handle into place - the arm should move to the front of the car to properly operate the latch.
8. install the outer door handle - this requires a little patience. i put a wedge thru the top of the window slot to hold the inner door handle open - this raises the arms that go to the outside which makes it easier to mount the exterior handle. these use m4 machine screws with a phillips screw head - be sure to have a star tooth washer to lock it in place. once you get the outer handle on be sure to realign your belt trim.
9. i still have to put the little sleeve on the latch arm. then you have to position the B pillar catch so that the door latches properly
next is the window.
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You didn't take the latch assemblies apart and replate all the parts? 
nope - not yet anyway. taking those things apart would be a ton of work that i want no part of. the only thing that shows is what is visible in the last photo
But, But, when the concourse judges shine a lamp down the window channel they will see that the latches are not brand new, and they will deduct points!!! (I'm kidding, of course!!)
Truth be told, on my 635 I did nickel plate the door latch pin (the part in the door frame that the door latch catches). Not sure that was worth the trouble...
my coupe is not and never will be a concours car. it is a coupe that is built the way i want it to be, very personalized and will be very fun to drive. ceylon is a color that i love, its not a 2800cs color. i have a scheel interior with an interesting wood, it will eventually have more leather in the interior to go with its leather petri. i have a euro b34 engine with megasquirt / 5 speed. i have all the peripherals from 5, 6 + 7 series cars. it will have 4 wheel discs, it will have a better suspension and it currently sits on 15" alpina style wheels. it all looks correct, but its a complete departure from original in so many ways, and improved (IMHO). i think it will be a car that many people will like, but i will love. maybe one day i will buy a car that would be very original and could be a concours car ... for now i will appreciate others devotion to the marque.
I like that attitude! and Ceylon is a great color!