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About Rick O.
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Classic, aircooled (rear engine) 1949-1979 VW's, specializing in electrical problems, fuel injection, and Type 181 "The Thing". NOTE: I have limited experience on water-cooled VWs (Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, etc...) but I am glad to help to the extent of my knowledge, due to the fact there are currently no other experts registered for these models.

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15 years of aircooled VW ownership and maintenance.

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Wikipedia, VW Beetle

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Retired US military Electronics Tech/Master Training Specialist, Civilian Computer engineer.

 
   

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Volkswagen Repair - 1965 VW convertible


Expert: Rick O. - 1/11/2009

Question
Rick, I inherited my father-in-law's 1965 vw convertible.  Mechanically, OK.  I need to install a passenger side rear view mirror which I ordered and received.  How do I get the door hinge pin out?  I've put creeping oil in and tried banging it out from the bottom with a hammer and pin punch.  Can't seem to get a good angle to punch it out.  Should I remove the door?  Have you ever done one?  Thanks.

Answer
Jim,
 You are on the right track, but you may need to use an air hammer to get it to release upwards.  You do not need to remove the door, but make sure it is closed good to relieve lateral pressure on the hinge.  Of course you need a replacement hinge pin with mount, which I assume you already have ordered.

Rick

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