Simon, these straps work very well if maintained and adjusted properly.
It sounds as though the fibre washers on yours are worn out. Replace them
and adjust the spring loaded pivot, and you will find that they do work to
hold the door open.
Cheers......Bob @ Autofarm
Check our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 11:38 AM
Subject: Door Check straps
> Just seen one on eBay. Actually incomplete per the photo, which leads me
to
> ask:
> Were these items designed (Ho hum?) just to stop the doors opening too far
> or were they supposed to hold the door open as well?
> Mine appear to be complete, per the book, but are in chocolate teapot
> country as far as holding the doors open are concerned.
> Simon.
>
> Simon Lachlan
> Comfort House
> Bradninch
> Devon EX5 4NN
> 01392 882248
> simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk
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