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philagnes2003
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Initially Posted - 02/20/2011 :  16:43:34  Show Profile
Hello Everyone, I am not sure what the root cause of the problem is here, but the hinged hatch is lower such that it is putting stress on the forward (non hinged) part of the hinge. I can fix it by adding a washer under the hinge to raise it up but I would like to understand what has worn out and is making the hatch lower (minimally).

Here is a photo

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Thanks for the assistance's
Mac's Bounty
2003 C250 WK #679
Orient Harbor, NY

If you think you can, or think you can't, pretty soon you find out your are right! H.F.
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Response Posted - 02/21/2011 :  10:06:33  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Hi Phil & Ag,

Yep, that is a problem for us too. If you step on the hinged (forward) edge of the hatch, then the stress will break the screws out of the fiberglass. Already had to repair ours.

I solved the problem by placing a rubber strip, it's about 1/2" thick, under the leading edge of the hatch in the drainage channel. Now if I step on the hatch, that strip distributes the stress.

Not an ideal solution, but quick and works.

Paul
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philagnes2003
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Response Posted - 02/22/2011 :  04:40:28  Show Profile
OK Great, 1/2 inch thick wow, I will try that thanks for the response.
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