Habitation side locker door swollen shut

[Gail-force]

Hi all, At the beginning of this year I noticed that the passenger side locker door won't open any more, it catches on the top right hand corner. I asked my local garage about it when it was in for it's MOT and they said I needed a new door and frame (Eeeekk!!) I don't want to take a hammer to the hinge and just wondered if anyone else has had the same problem, and how they resolved it? Thanks

 

[Diabalo]

Looks like there is a problem with the bottom right hinge. Can you get to the locker from the inside and push the door open? then sort out the hinge.

 

[M-J]

Lots of silicone spray and a good push from the inside in the top corner should pop that open.

Don’t forget to unlock/unlatch outside first, you may need an extra person to help.

 

[funflair]

As above it looks like the right hand hinge is most likely seized, if there is no access from behind which is quite likely I would get something in the frame gap and try to ease a gap so that the lock will release from the keep, then sortie hinge.

 

[Landy Andy]

Take the hinge apart. Then refurb it if possible

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[Gail-force]

Thanks all. I can get in from inside and I'm sure I can get it open...I'm more concerned if I get it open, I can't get it closed again that'll be 2 doors I can't lock

 

[GJH]

We had a problem with a warped/damaged frame on a locker door a few years ago. Luckily the inner part of the frame (attached to the van) and the panel were OK. I was able to take the door off and remove the panel from the frame then mount it in the new frame part. I had to buy the full frame kit rather than just the outer part, which was a pain, so have the inner part still in the garage at home

 

[peterc10]

It looks like your hinges have been bent by dropping the door or applying pressure to it. Once you get it open I suggest you take them off and apply some persuasion to them to get them straight. Or see if you can buy new ones.

 

[Lenny HB]

Hinges definitely not sitting correctly, have they been sprayed with WD40 because if they have nylon inserts that will bugger them as it causes nylon to swell.
A pair of new hinges should solve the problem.

 

[Gail-force]

Hinges definitely not sitting correctly, have they been sprayed with WD40 because if they have nylon inserts that will bugger them as it causes nylon to swell.
A pair of new hinges should solve the problem.

Thanks I hadn't considered new hinges...and yes, WD40 has been liberally sprayed on it