what bracket is this?

88911coupe · 10-21-2021, 05:57 AM

I shut the passenger door on my '88 Carrera and this part dropped to the floor. I don't know what it is...any ideas? I think MAYBE it's an old bracket from the ac hoses that I replaced that run along the right/passenger side of the car but I'm not sure. It's only partial

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

Look inside the door latch that mounts to the chassis. You'll find a chunk missing either on the top or bottom piece. PP sells replacements.

Look familiar?
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/RENDH27.htm?pn=REN-DH27&gclid=CjwKCAjwn8SLBhAyEiwAHNTJbQrLebVSNslA1heexqOk dk0qes1NrH4bqlvBVgrLJDJ7p3jIbbxR0BoCBRsQAvD_BwE

rumlyne · 10-21-2021, 06:01 AM

it's a piece of the door stricker on the door jamb
it's broke

rumlyne · 10-21-2021, 06:04 AM

that was a quick tie

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumlyne

that was a quick tie

Yep! But now I'm gonna show him how to replace them for the tie breaker.

Are the plastic pieces in the door striker plate replaceable

I did this 7 years ago and sadly have to do it again. But 7 years ago I used some pieces I had laying around. This time they'll be new!

88911coupe · 10-21-2021, 06:50 AM

This place is awesome! Thanks, I had no idea what it was.

rumlyne · 10-21-2021, 07:13 AM

now i'm shamed into fixing mine

88911coupe · 10-25-2021, 01:17 PM

Ok ordered 2 new from Pelican since I assume driver side door will need it as well. However, I thought I might have messed up since I removed the metal bracket (not sure of name) that this new nylon part goes into. After I got it out I realized it bolts into a loose plate inside the door jam. I had not marked it's exact position which I thought may have been a problem. I was able to find a clean/dirty line so put it back as close as I could and door seems to be working fine, although it does seem to be VERY slightly proud of the body skin so maybe needs to be adjusted a tiny bit. Other problem is how do I get the new part installed? It looks like the metal part is riveted together...am I missing something? I can't find a post describing how to install the new parts.

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

Take a look at post #5.
Click the link.

88911coupe · 10-26-2021, 05:36 AM

Thanks Nick...I should have seen that.

rattlsnak · rattlsnak's Garage

Its a ruler from Office Depot..

Special order here:

https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/692165/Office-Depot-Brand-Wood-Metal-Edge/;jsessionid=0000Kv6-xh4PuePKBZavLNFMimG:17h4h7dlm