Wow great detailed step by step video! I learned a lot. The door strap issue is why I always tell my passengers riding in my 993 that I will open and shut their door for them! Thanks for making this helpful video! Cheers!
One item to mention - full proper repair should also involve yellow zinc chromating the check strap since the protective coating was removed when grinding down the stops.
Thanks for posting this! Anyone know if there’s a shop in Arizona that would do this good of a job? One reputable shop I talked to basically told me that’s just the way these doors are. (i.e. live with it) Maybe I need to plan a road trip up north to drop my car off at this shop. Lol
This is something that could happen over time from regular use. We recommend being gentle when opening doors. For example, try not to swing it open until the strap checks the door; especially if the car is pointed downhill.
Does anyone know of a capable and competent shop near Los Angeles that could PROPERLY tackle this? Too many hacks out there who talk a good game but simply can’t or won’t do this the right way. Would love to know where to go and save myself the headache or disappointment.
@@pocketscience911 I had that problem on my 993. I asked the body shop what is the definitive solution and they said to replace the pillar. Seems extreme but it will solve the problem. My Cayenne has a way better check strap setup.
It's about time the myths were challenged. Thanks for the excellent presentation. Now to find someone in my area to do it....
Great explanation and clear presentation of the fix to this annoying problem. Now, I just need to find a shop that can finally fix my creaky door!
Thank you for this level of detail. It really shows the true root cause of a door strap failure, as well as the correct way to repair.
Wow great detailed step by step video! I learned a lot. The door strap issue is why I always tell my passengers riding in my 993 that I will open and shut their door for them! Thanks for making this helpful video! Cheers!
Thanks for watching!
I recently replaced those door stops on my 78 and added reinforcement. Much simpler operation.
Any prophylactic measures coming to mind to ensure that this issue doesnt happen in the first place?
Excellant presentation and so through! Just like Nathan!
Great video. Agree a brief video about older cars
One item to mention - full proper repair should also involve yellow zinc chromating the check strap since the protective coating was removed when grinding down the stops.
I've just learnt how to do this myself and was the first thing I said out loud when the strap was being ground down.
Great video! Thank you very much for the very good explanation and excellent fotos.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent! Thank you for making the video and sharing the information.
Thank you for a very informative video.
Thanks for watching!
Such a bummer that the removal of the second door pin with the P290 tool was skipped. How was that done? How were the pin reinstalled?
Great video. Can you do one for earlier models as well?
Website??? Not finding one
Thanks for posting this! Anyone know if there’s a shop in Arizona that would do this good of a job? One reputable shop I talked to basically told me that’s just the way these doors are. (i.e. live with it) Maybe I need to plan a road trip up north to drop my car off at this shop. Lol
Thank you for the video. Very informative. Are there ways to avoid this issue or is it likely to happen at some point?
This is something that could happen over time from regular use. We recommend being gentle when opening doors. For example, try not to swing it open until the strap checks the door; especially if the car is pointed downhill.
Hi. Where is the magic coustom seattle?
Thanks
Thanks for this.
Our pleasure.
Does anyone know of a capable and competent shop near Los Angeles that could PROPERLY tackle this? Too many hacks out there who talk a good game but simply can’t or won’t do this the right way. Would love to know where to go and save myself the headache or disappointment.
Skipped the door jig I see 😅
Why not just do it right and replace that part of the pillar?
Tough call to say this isn't "right".
@@pocketscience911 I had that problem on my 993. I asked the body shop what is the definitive solution and they said to replace the pillar. Seems extreme but it will solve the problem. My Cayenne has a way better check strap setup.