Door hinge alignment

I've got one of these adjust you door in a matter of seconds locks into you catch and and onto the the pin, then just lift the door up    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Door-Hinge-Adjuster-KDT-3985-BRAND-NEW-/200987728834?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2ecbcd5bc2

the washer goes between the door hinge and the bracket welded onto the car, you have to remove the bolt and slip it behind then refit the bolt again, this is why its a bit fiddly! Thickness of the washer depends on how much door needs to move its trial and error really. hinge bolts are M8

The tool above looks handy, but I would only use it if required once the hinges are checked for play and replaced if necessary, otherwise you may be bending perfectly well aligned doors to make up for slop in the hinges. I had to bend my mk2 back straight after bodging em with the 'close a wheel bolt in the hinge' trick once I put new hinges on it

rubjonny said

the washer goes between the door hinge and the bracket welded onto the car, you have to remove the bolt and slip it behind then refit the bolt again, this is why its a bit fiddly! Thickness of the washer depends on how much door needs to move its trial and error really. hinge bolts are M8

The tool above looks handy, but I would only use it if required once the hinges are checked for play and replaced if necessary, otherwise you may be bending perfectly well aligned doors to make up for slop in the hinges. I had to bend my mk2 back straight after bodging em with the 'close a wheel bolt in the hinge' trick once I put new hinges on it

As always mate, your a true legend! Thank you. Will sort the washers one weekend coming and go from there. I have a willing volunteer to assist, just need a change in weather!! Plus tomorrow I've already allocated some time for my new speakers and wiring to the rear  

If you cut a slot in the washer you can DIY without the need for a glamorous assistant, no need to totally remove the bolt.

Early-1800 said

If you cut a slot in the washer you can DIY without the need for a glamorous assistant, no need to totally remove the bolt.

But would you want to turn away the glamorous assistant though