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Andy the Landy:
Can someone point me in the right direction please - at the moment doors wont shut (only  3mm out) should I be looking at pulling the bulkhead forward or moving the rear tub back or both and whats the best way to tackle either.
Cheers

muddyweb:
Is the 3mm all the way down the door ?

It may be that the bulkhead is just leaning back a bit.

There is usually a bit of adjustment available in the door hinges.. slacken them off and see if they move.  
Is there a roof on the vehicle ?  The roof and windscreen both add a bit of support to the bulkhead, keeping it forward.

Andy the Landy:
3mm is at top of door (overlap onto sides)
I've tried the door hinges and the striker plate and they are still slightly out. The roof is on but only bolted above the windscreen and I've tried moving it forward, but only the winscreen seems to move. I've even slackened off the bulkhead to chassis plates - will loosening the tie bars be of any use
Cheers for quick response :D

robbie:
is the gap smaller nearer the rear of the door too?? If so, it would suggest the hinge mount isnt square with the floor, cusing it to tilt back a little. Over a full door length, 3mm aint alot to be out of square.

Andy the Landy:

--- Quote from: "robbie" ---is the gap smaller nearer the rear of the door too?? If so, it would suggest the hinge mount isnt square with the floor, cusing it to tilt back a little. Over a full door length, 3mm aint alot to be out of square.
--- End quote ---
The 3mm is when you try and shut the door - the door top is overlapping the van sides by 3mm, not a lot , but still wont shut :?

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