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Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 23:07
by Qwertyco
Well, after 30+ years I decided to fix the broken drivers door strap on my '83 Excel.
it was all attached, just didn't hold the door open, so after a bit of research I guessed it
probably just needed a new spring.
Sadly, when I took it apart i found this:
Not what I was expecting!
It's been repaired before, and broken again.
Seems to be the same as an S1 Esprit , but where can I get one of these from?
The cranked arms seem to be available, but I can't seem to find the main body part.
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 00:06
by Hawaiis0
Here is an image from a later model.
Not sure if it is useful to say copy
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 17:12
by Pete Boole
You have a pm Qwertyco!
Pete
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 17:55
by Qwertyco
Hawaiis0 wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 00:06
Here is an image from a later model.
Not sure if it is useful to say copy
That's what I was expecting to see!
Interesting to see the bare beam has two mounting lugs which are used to mount the older type of strap.
I wonder if I could use this newer type?
Need to look inside my door again . . . . . . .
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 22:27
by MetBlue
There are differences both on the strap mechanism and on the boss at the top hinge plate. Then even with the newer design Hawaiis0 posted there are two subtle differences. Get them mixed and either the door won't shut, or it opens, but not as far.!!!
I'd suggest changing like for like.
What's the other door like? The plate is ambidextrous. With a little work, you can use swop the plates between sides and make use of the good half. Can't see your spring. I assume you have it.
Also sent a PM, but maybe same info as Pete sent.
Tony
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 19:15
by Johnwindwood
The locking part (Which is what I think you need) looks incredibly similar to those fitted to the Rover P6 2000, 2200, 3500.
http://shop.roverp6cars.com/DOOR-CHECK- ... ENGER-SIDE
Qwertyco wrote: Tue Mar 02, 2021 23:07
Well, after 30+ years I decided to fix the broken drivers door strap on my '83 Excel.
it was all attached, just didn't hold the door open, so after a bit of research I guessed it
probably just needed a new spring.
Sadly, when I took it apart i found this:
Not what I was expecting!
It's been repaired before, and broken again.
Seems to be the same as an S1 Esprit , but where can I get one of these from?
The cranked arms seem to be available, but I can't seem to find the main body part.
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 22:18
by Qwertyco
MetBlue wrote: Wed Mar 03, 2021 22:27
There are differences both on the strap mechanism and on the boss at the top hinge plate. Then even with the newer design Hawaiis0 posted there are two subtle differences. Get them mixed and either the door won't shut, or it opens, but not as far.!!!
I'd suggest changing like for like.
What's the other door like? The plate is ambidextrous. With a little work, you can use swop the plates between sides and make use of the good half. Can't see your spring. I assume you have it.
Also sent a PM, but maybe same info as Pete sent.
Tony
Hi Tony, no PM?
I've read up on the strap opening/closing/different length problems, like-for-like is definitly the way to go!
I can't access the passenger side at the moment, or any time soon, and anyway, the spring is missing.
I've had the car from when it was 6 years old, and it's always been broken, obviously not a very robust part.
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 22:22
by Qwertyco
That's interesting, I guessed it wouldn't be a Lotus part.
Both bits of mine are broke, the main slider piece obviously, but also the cranked arm T piece has snapped but this part seems to be readilly available.
Both left and right are out of stock on that site, but it's a good starting point, many thanks.
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 22:53
by Hawaiis0
Just skimmed through Rimmer Bros , Definitely something close to chose from
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-ALR9290P1
example
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 00:19
by MetBlue
Just sent you another message. Hopefully this time it will get through.
Tony
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 18:04
by Qwertyco
MetBlue wrote: Fri Mar 05, 2021 00:19
Just sent you another message. Hopefully this time it will get through.
Tony
Nothing!
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 19:52
by MetBlue
I've had trouble with PM's before.
I'll try from computer later this evening instead of tablet.
Tony
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 09:05
by MetBlue
Sent PM again. Hopefully this time.
Question to anyone : When I send messages, they show in the Outbox, not in the Sent box - At least initially. I presume this is normal?
Tony
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 11:11
by richardw
Pms will show in your outbox until the recipient opens them. Hope this clears it up.
If anyone has evidence of a pm not being received by the intended recipient then let me know so I can report it as a fault.
Cheers, Richard
Re: Door Check Strap - early Excel
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:46
by MetBlue
Thanks Richard.
Never knew that, but makes perfect sense.
Must be something I do wrong on tablet. Screen does look slightly different.
Tony