Fw: [DML] Re: quick question

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

Use full tip...Chris P

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From: <jtrealty@xxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 8:23 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: quick question


> The doors are held open by a combination of a torsion bar and a gas
> strut. If the torsion bar isn't broken or missing then it doesn't need
> to be replaced. What I think you mean needs replacing is the strut. It
> is a black cylinder that attaches to the rear of the door. I think
> they run in the neighborhood of $70 each. You may also need an
> adjustment of the torsion bars but first install the new struts. A
> quick test for the need for new struts, prop open the door, remove the
> strut, slowly lower door to close. It should remain open 2-6 inches
> measured from lip of door to sill. If it does stay open 2-6 inches go
> ahead and order the struts and you won't even need an adjustment.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Aaron C." <slider_ten@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> > The part that needs replacing is the bar that holds up the door.
> Is this
> > the torsion bar? Am I using the wrong wording? If it's not it,
> then what
> > is this part called and what is a torsion bar.
> >
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > -Aaron C.
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