Struggling to change driver's door lock - Page 3

Francophile · 6th February 2023, 17:22

Well done, again, Arctic. A 5mm Nyloc nut should have sufficient friction to keep it in place. How about a spot of thread-lock as belt-and-braces? Can't do any harm.
Derek.

slovcan · 9th February 2023, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Francophile

Well done, again, Arctic. A 5mm Nyloc nut should have sufficient friction to keep it in place. How about a spot of thread-lock as belt-and-braces? Can't do any harm.
Derek.

It seems to me that Loctite probably shouldn't be used: could make the job more difficult the next time, will it interact negatively with the nylon clip?, the system has been functioning without nuts for 20 years so adding nylock nuts alone should be more than enough and finally, I suspect just putting a cable tie around the middle good and tight may be all that is ever needed.

This job is in my future on the right front (passenger) door of my Tourer. Thank you all.

Glenn

Francophile · 13th February 2023, 16:54

I have decided to eschew the M5 bodge (no disrespect, Arctic) and do a proper(?) engineering job. To that end I await an M4.5x0.75 tap and 3.6mm drill from Tracy Tools Ltd. My intention is to use a brass connector from an electrical terminal strip, tap the wire hole and use the original security screws to provide enhanced security against slippage.

More in a few days,
Derek.

6th February 2023, 17:22	#21
Francophile Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hassocks, West Sussex Posts: 192 Thanks: 51 Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts	Well done, again, Arctic. A 5mm Nyloc nut should have sufficient friction to keep it in place. How about a spot of thread-lock as belt-and-braces? Can't do any harm. Derek.

13th February 2023, 16:54	#23
Francophile Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hassocks, West Sussex Posts: 192 Thanks: 51 Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts	I have decided to eschew the M5 bodge (no disrespect, Arctic) and do a proper(?) engineering job. To that end I await an M4.5x0.75 tap and 3.6mm drill from Tracy Tools Ltd. My intention is to use a brass connector from an electrical terminal strip, tap the wire hole and use the original security screws to provide enhanced security against slippage. More in a few days, Derek.