Really have to slam the doors to get them to close...
 

You really have to slam the doors on my 82 300D to get them to close. I sprayed a little bit of P.B. Blaster on the clasp but that didn't work. Should I just replace the clasp or is there an alternative?

does the outside handle go back in if not then make sure its in when you close then door...

ps what the hell is pb blaster... wd 40 should do the trick

Might your striker plate be out of alignment? (I had that on my 85 300D, and added a second one onto it, since then it has been shutting perfectly)

there is a little plastic clip on the bottom of the latch on the door post. Make sure it is there and in good shape.let me see if I can get a good pic of it and post it.

look for the black plastic clip at the bottom

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Bingo JackG...That Little plastic piece on the bottom of the door post is gone and broken off...

And PB Blaster is like WD-40, but I just prefer it over WD-40...

What' that thing called? A door striker? Can I replace the little plastic thing or do I need to replace the whole assembly?

You guys kill me!!!:)

Another 'silly' little issue I have with my car but never thought to actually submit a post about it!

I was just assuming that since my car had been hit (and repaired) sometime in its past lifetime in the front passenger door (which is the one that I have never been able to adjust so it would close WITHOUT slamming!) that it was just a fact of life. BUT NOoOOOooOOoOo!!! I just went out into the garage and, you got it! IT IS MISSING THE LITTLE BLACK PLASTIC THING!:) :confused: :eek: :mad: :rolleyes: :cool: :P

Thanks again guys for your help with 'restoring' my otherwise nice '85 w123...:D :D

A Little black plastic thingy:rolleyes:

They don't sell the tongue for all I know so your either going to have to find some in the junkyard or just buy a new one.. I ordered a set of strikers for the front.

so does anyone know where to get the door strikers other than from the dealer.

You can buy them from the sponsor of this forum. Start with the "Buy Parts" link found at the top of the page.

great thanks

I was wondering if this was my problem. Both front doors are hard to shut and both are missing the little rubber bump on the striker. I have to close hard and lock the door to keep them shut well.

Trust me, that is your problem. I have replaced many of those. Many thanks to my supplier!!!;) ;)