I have to slam it to close it - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Mark DiSilvestro · #31 02-12-2013, 08:35 AM

Never had to drill door-striker screws, but I've used cobalt drill-bits for extra-tough jobs, like broken crankshaft bolts.

Happy Motoring, Mark

martureo · #32 02-12-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eatont9999

That was the first thing I tried on all the bolts. It didn't seem to help in my case.

Did you get them out?

I'd be careful when drilling out SS bolts, if you drill too quickly you can heat the bolt enough to work harden it. Drill slow speeds with a hard bit made for SS, like Tungsten Carbide.

eatont9999 · #33 02-12-2013, 01:11 PM

I forgot I had opened a thread about this issue. Here is a link.

Door striker replacement - help removing bolts

JHZR2 · #34 02-13-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pwjeep

On my 300D I installed 4 new door seals.

The old ones were cracked, brittle, there was some wind noise and in the car wash water would come in. (worn out and deflated door seals)

The new weather seals, compared to the old ones are plump and pliable. This caused the issue of having to slam the doors (all of them) where I did not have to do that before. My strikers are in great shape so I'll probably move them outboard a little. The upside is that the car is quiet (no wind noise) and dry! This makes a wonderful improvement in the cabin noise reduction too.

No, you need to move it towards the seat (inboard) if the door edge sticks out due to new seals.

I also have this issue on my CD. Got everything perfect, but cannot get that door striker right so that the door is flush.

It is well sealed, it just sticks out a tiny bit...