i have an 86 420sel, i have a problem with my doors staying opened. unless i'm parked facing down, any door will swing shut (usually into my head) now i do have a hard head but i'm worried about damaging the door frame. i'm guessing it's the "bump stop" between the two hinges. any help i could get would be great, name of part (and do i need to buy new or adjust and where it's available) thanks

bill

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Here ya go...
http://catalog.peachparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1986-Mb-4--0sel-Body--Mechanical--Trim&yearid=1986%40%401986&makeid=MB%40%40MB%40%40X&modelid=420%2DSEL%2D001%40%40420SEL&catid=O%40%40Body+Mechanical+%26+Trim&subcatid=O3010@@Door+Check&mode=PA

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1993 190E 2.3
2001 SLK230
1971 LS5 (454) Corvette Convertible

I'll wager that when the interior door cards are removed, you'll find the ball bearing(s) from the door check at the bottom of the inside of the door shell.

its a spring on the hinges, you could fix it if you have body repair experience, if you dont it might be hard to align the door properly for you.

Are you sure that information is correct for this car? Please look at the link in post 2. It is the door check that needs to be replaced, if post 2 is correct.

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

mpolli is right. You need to replace the door check strap, not a spring. ArnoldLewis often weighs in on issues when he probably shouldn't.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
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Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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