Is door gap widening when car is lifted normal? |
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Is door gap widening when car is lifted normal? |
doug_b_928 |
Aug 10 2014, 08:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 17-January 13 From: Winnipeg Member No.: 15,382 Region Association: Canada |
I lifted my car for the first time today. The longs have rust and the gap at the top of the door widened (the weight of the rear of the car was pulling it down such that the door gap opened more at the top (see pic below).
I'd say it was double what it is when the wheels are on the ground. So, I won't be surprised if this is because of the rust having weakened the chassis (in fact, I'm glad that it didn't snap off completely), but I'm wondering if some widening like this is normal when the car is lifted from the jack point areas (i.e., using a two post lift) and, if so, how much one should expect. |
SirAndy |
Aug 10 2014, 11:25 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,632 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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siverson |
Dec 12 2014, 11:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
I agree that Doug B's photo looks really bad and that car needs repairs now, but I disagree that they should not flex at all.
I've owned 5 914s now and I think they ALL flexed to some degree when jacking them up on the donut with an engine in. Even the 30k mile, all original, essentially rust free, 1.7 that I used to have had some movement when the car was jacked up. It was very, very subtle, but if you marked the door with tape it was easy to see. I never had a new car, so can't say how they used to perform, but I bet nearly all the cars are flexing now a little and the door gaps widen when lifted. Another way to see/feel the small movement is to put your finger in the door gap as you jack up the car - you'll feel it pinch a little. But I wouldn't recommend doing that on Doug B's car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) -Steve |
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