Hi and thanks for your replies.

I wanted to check before cracking the bolts because the panel shop had sprayed the bolts and hinge to cover up the nicks caused by tools.

It's just one of those things that annoy you, but you do get used to putting up with.

I think what finally made me do something about it, is my wife opening and closing it 3 or 4 times every single time she drives my car. I like the solid sound of the thunk, but thunk, then thunk then thunk!

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1995 E300 Diesel