Drivers side hinge detent roller - 77 280z - loud pop when door opened

[TomoHawk]

I got the flanged bushings at the local hardware store. I measured the roller pin on the hinge for the I.D. of the bushing, then got two so they nested together to make a big roller, which wasn't the correct diameter, but it works. I glued them together and greased the roller pin and got the improvised roller on. Don't make it a tight fit that you need to use a hammer to get it on. It's supposed to roll!

To install the roller, I used a big regular screwdriver (or a long pry bar) to push on the detent arm/spring so you can just put the roller on the pin.

I used the flanged bushing so it wouldn't pop off like the original one did.

Edited October 11, 2011 by TomoHawk

[ph240]

I rebuilt my hinges a few years ago. look at http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=25652&title=door-hinge-repair&cat=503 and I tell you where to buy the parts and the part numbers. The rollers from mcmaster carr are an exact match. They work great.

[jkeese01]

Perfect! I wonder if the roller could be replaced without removing the hinge from the car?

Nissan Pin Bushings part# 80410-01G00

Nissan Pins part# 80406-V5002

www.mcmaster.com Part# 8491A202 - the roller

Thanks,

Jim

Edited October 19, 2011 by jkeese01

[jkeese01]

At Advanced Auto, the bushing and pin is Dorman part # 38397.

Perfect! I wonder if the roller could be replaced without removing the hinge from the car?

Nissan Pin Bushings part# 80410-01G00

Nissan Pins part# 80406-V5002

www.mcmaster.com Part# 8491A202 - the roller

Thanks,

Jim

[TomoHawk]

Perfect! I wonder if the roller could be replaced without removing the hinge from the car?

Probably. You need to pry the arm over to slip of the old roller (if there is one) and then slip on the new one. Remember to lubricate things.

[jkeese01]

The hinge and arm are in great shape, only the roller has a hole in it. Was wondering how much force ph240 used to punching out the Nissan hinge pin. I'm hoping that a light tap from the bottom will punch it out.

[ph240]

That I'm not sure about, my car is completely apart so i had the hinges on a work bench and with a vise replaced all the bushings and the main pin. the oe roller pin I reused as it was not worn. You may be able to tap it out if you can get a good solid hit with a drift and a hammer. If not Id recommend supporting the door really well and repair each hinge one at a time . I remember that they were in there pretty snug.

[jkeese01]

These are parts for rebuilding the door hinge. This Pin will not work with the roller. Try to reuse the Roller Pin that is on the car.

Nissan Pin Bushings part# 80410-01G00

Nissan Pins part# 80406-V5002

Or

Advanced Auto, the bushing and pin is Dorman part # 38397

www.mcmaster.com Part# 8491A202 - the roller

Image of Roller Pin and Stop Arm Pin:

Edited October 24, 2011 by jkeese01