The lower driver's side door hinge (with the cam and spring) seems to be bad on my Z. When it hits the second "notch" it makes a loud snapping sound (very embarassing). Before I replace it, I wanted to ask if anyone knows a way to fix it? Or did it just get old and die? I tried lubing it, but that didn't seem to help.

Thanks,
Gen

 

I usually put grease right on the wavy contact arm. I believe that is the part that snaps. Don't use a thin oil like WD-40.

 

i did the ghetto method .. i cut the locking arm off.. used a die grinder and cut that thing right off.. now it opens and closes without that lound and embarassing noise... only problem is it wont lock and stay open.. but thats okay with me.. i just go in and out anywys...

 

mine had to have gone out along time ago, my door has never stayed open but yeah really, i dont sit with my door open much anyway...in and out, and thats all

 

Thanks everyone! That "ghetto" method sounds like exactly what I need. Checked on the part and its $80. Yikes! Junkyard ones are probably as bad as mine, too!

=)
Gen

 

My 83 was making that same noise until finally the cam broke and no more noise, I agree do the ghetto method.

 

I think the greaser method is easier than the ghetto method....

 

I tried grease,wd, anything to lube it. Problem was it was wore out and nothing would stop the loud pop except replacing the hinge. So when it finally broke it made no more pop, only draw back is door will not stay open on its own......