Door Striker Pin Replacement

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mr.homzy
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Hi,

Got a set of replacement door striker pins to help with my rattly doors.

http://www.elise-shop.com/anti-rattle-d ... p-613.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Has anyone replaced these? What does the striker pin screw in to?

I know it seems like a really straight forward job, but when I start to undo the original striker pin it feels very loose on the other side of the frame.
My concern is that if I undo it to far and the nut on the inside isn't fixed I could lose it down inside the body somewhere.

Cheers,
Chris.
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softlips
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Mine just unscrewed and replacements screwed in place. Not sure how captive the rears were.
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They're captive. Go for it!
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Dennis
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be careful when screwing the new one in, as the captive nut on mine kind of twisted so the bolt was going in at an angle so I thought it was cross threading.

After a lot of goes I got the new one in but did not bother on the other side as did not want to risk cross threading :?
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Den
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They are not captive... But held in place with a wire mesh arrangement.. :D (lotus and there tupperware... :lol )
http://deroure.com/diagrams.asp?TBL=121 ... 0&ST=&SC=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Numbers 14-21.
Generally they just undo........ If the fixing does fall down pull the panel out from behind and you see/feel the hole.

Providing your not aggresive they are a doddle to do... :bravo
Full time Priceright tech..Part time Lotus tech.....
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