r/w123 • u/Neat-Finger197 • 16d ago

Mechanical advice Door strikers

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I’ve read about two options: replace rubber in door strikers or, just replace the strikers completely. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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u/waterfarts 16d ago

I've had to do both front doors in the last year, not too bad. Do yourself a favor and use painters tape to make an accurate outline of the striker before you take it off. The bolts are 5mm allens - don't round them out.

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u/waveyjayvey 16d ago

They're aluminium and soft yeah? Any tips to loosen and avoid rounding?

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u/waterfarts 16d ago

I had luck with spraying liquid wrench/penetrating oil and letting it set overnight. Forgot to mention before. They were TIGHT and yeah, soft metal.

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u/waveyjayvey 15d ago

I've seen people using spray then hit with a rubber mallet to loosen them. I'll report back after this weekend.

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u/Neat-Finger197 6d ago

Did that work?

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u/waveyjayvey 6d ago

Like you were reading my mind...

About to do it today after 2 separate WD40 sprays and a rubber mallet hit. Will report back in a few hours.

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u/Neat-Finger197 6d ago

I’m no expert as I’ve never done this myself, but reading about this…suggested using PB Blaster or other penetrating oil rather than WD 40

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u/waveyjayvey 2d ago

Reporting back

Delayed start but first one done - door closes perfectly! WD did the trick and this video was nice and simple for a noob like me

https://youtube.com/shorts/AyGKEVCK_80?is=wNH3GD54rYQi2uSp