Scaf
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I had noticed that at high motorway speeds there was wind noise from the passenger side and also when the car is jetwashed from a certain angle the odd drip of water getting through the window rubber.
Taking a close look at the doors I noticed it was not sitting quite as flush as it could be and so a little adjustment was in order. Not worth going back to the dealer so I had a look myself.
I then noticed that on the latch / sticking plate the pin that holds the door is covered in thick hard nylon and that this had worn / degraded on both sides.
A few quid later and two new striker plates arrived and after 5 mins fitting a little adjustment no more wind noise and the door fit flush.
I am guessing this is a common issue as the replacements don't have the nylon, just a thicker metal pin.
Here is replacement - no nylon to wear
Taking a close look at the doors I noticed it was not sitting quite as flush as it could be and so a little adjustment was in order. Not worth going back to the dealer so I had a look myself.
I then noticed that on the latch / sticking plate the pin that holds the door is covered in thick hard nylon and that this had worn / degraded on both sides.
A few quid later and two new striker plates arrived and after 5 mins fitting a little adjustment no more wind noise and the door fit flush.
I am guessing this is a common issue as the replacements don't have the nylon, just a thicker metal pin.
Here is replacement - no nylon to wear