Removing Vw Beetle Door Hinges

Door hinge pin press fit s vw beetle karmann ghia bus and type 3 door hinge pins rental is an incredibly stout tool.

Removing vw beetle door hinges.

I had a machinist remove drill and replace the upper pin with an oversize. If there is a special press for removing them that would probably work better. The door side of the hinge can not be replaced it s welded to the door frame. Guys on this and other vw sites convinced me i needed new hinge pins.

Correcting door sag door adjustment. Years ago i had a driver s door sag. I cannot see any movement in the hinges when i pull the door up and when the door closes on. A tool like this makes an absolutely miserable job a easy.

The drivers door when open is a little low on the latch side. While the difficulty will depend on the age and general condition of the door s hinge and pin nudging it out with a hammer and wedge should usually do the trick.