GQ Door latch problem solved post 61283
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 10:59
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Willem
My thanks to all of you who responded(including Axle).
This morning I went to see a mate of
mine at his workplace. In his private time he has a small wrecking yard so he should have an inkling I thought :-).
The problem was staring me in the face. The bar which connects the door latch to the lock mechanism runs through a split sleeve which is clamped on to the side of the inside door skin. The bottom of this sleeve has broken off and so there isn't sufficient tension to move the lock mechanism. A Tek Screw in the right place has solved the problem.
Cheers
Reply By: Louie the fly (SA) - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 12:12
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 12:12
I suspected that the rod/sleeve assembly might be the problem but I couldn't find my old GQ manual to confirm it so I kept my gob shut... LOL.
Good to hear its now fixed.
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Reply By: disco driver - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 12:26
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 12:26
Willem,
In the olden days one could fix almost anything with a length of No 8 fencing wire, fencing pliers and a mulga stick or two.
Nowadays it is Tek screws and cable ties, although the fencing wire still comes in handy at times.
Amazing what a bit of lateral thinking can achieve when one is stuck.
Cheers
Disco.
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 13:04
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 13:04
So Willem, What is the colour of the new door from the wreckers LOL!!! Michael
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Reply By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 16:26
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 16:26
Hi Willem
It's good to do thing your self, not only do you save a Dollar, but you
get a Sence of Accomplishment, there's plenty of Tricks left in the
Old Dog.
Cheers
Daza
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 16:42
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 16:42
I'll be honest Willem I didn't have a clue how to fix it. But I did sympathise.
Glad you got it fixed. Just keep those Tek screws away from your tyres.
Duncs
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Reply By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 17:59
Tuesday, Sep 02, 2008 at 17:59
Glad to hear you got it fixed Willem. Us
gate openers need a door that can be opened quickly!! LOL & cheers
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