hi guys,
im currently trying to repair my garage door, i called a guy in who siad he could change the cones and cable fro 150 quid which is only 15 quid for parts, he said that might not fix the problem but is a starting point or buy a new door for 1350 quid...yeah right.
ok problem is some (10) years ago the door fell out of its runner, the top torsion spring bar came of the wooden frame and spun round a bit, the door was locked shut and never used again as it always fell off at one end.
so im lazy..nah..ive jsut been refurbishing the garage putting on a new roof and upvc windows etc so i thought bout time i had a look at the door that we never use.
so ive set about doin repairs, the top cross section of the wooden frame was rotten so its been cut out from the rest of the frame and new wood to replace it.
i then refitted the torsion springs rail/bar, repalcing the washers and lock washers to both ends of the lifting arms on both left and right side of door(door used to catch on door when opening and closing)after setting height of door by packing below the door, which after opening and then trying to close the door the bottom of it hit the concrete below...how can drop in height be avoided or alternatively is it worn sleaves where the arms go through to secure to the door??
to tension spring i undone to alan key grub screw..then starting from the opposit side started twisting the spring until firm working my way back to where the grub screws are then for extra torque i used pumpliers on the hex head tehn retighten grub screws
ive not replaced yet cones and cables, right hand of door require attention as it has in the past had a cable repair by unknown persons using a electrical connector...works fine holds well but could do with replacing anyway, the cable did used to give uneven rise in door and come of the cones however ive tried to level it as best as possible pending renewal of door or further repair.
door rollers not yet replaced, examined them today rollers have flat spots on them and wobble about a lot, adjusted the extension into the runner as needed. when lifting door i would say it gets onto a flat spot and door doesnt roll to well and gives uneven lift from that point onwards.
the symptoms
door used to fall out of runner, cable used to come of cones coil spring needed securing and missing locking washers needed replacing to stop arms from disengaging, uneven lift, door dont want to stay up kinda wants to come back down on itself and stiff.
does what im saying above tie in with what symptoms it has and can anyone give me advise on what i should be doing repair repalce etc....i have mechanical repair experience so i think im safe to work on the doors given diploma in vehicle repairs etc.
cheers
tel
im currently trying to repair my garage door, i called a guy in who siad he could change the cones and cable fro 150 quid which is only 15 quid for parts, he said that might not fix the problem but is a starting point or buy a new door for 1350 quid...yeah right.
ok problem is some (10) years ago the door fell out of its runner, the top torsion spring bar came of the wooden frame and spun round a bit, the door was locked shut and never used again as it always fell off at one end.
so im lazy..nah..ive jsut been refurbishing the garage putting on a new roof and upvc windows etc so i thought bout time i had a look at the door that we never use.
so ive set about doin repairs, the top cross section of the wooden frame was rotten so its been cut out from the rest of the frame and new wood to replace it.
i then refitted the torsion springs rail/bar, repalcing the washers and lock washers to both ends of the lifting arms on both left and right side of door(door used to catch on door when opening and closing)after setting height of door by packing below the door, which after opening and then trying to close the door the bottom of it hit the concrete below...how can drop in height be avoided or alternatively is it worn sleaves where the arms go through to secure to the door??
to tension spring i undone to alan key grub screw..then starting from the opposit side started twisting the spring until firm working my way back to where the grub screws are then for extra torque i used pumpliers on the hex head tehn retighten grub screws
ive not replaced yet cones and cables, right hand of door require attention as it has in the past had a cable repair by unknown persons using a electrical connector...works fine holds well but could do with replacing anyway, the cable did used to give uneven rise in door and come of the cones however ive tried to level it as best as possible pending renewal of door or further repair.
door rollers not yet replaced, examined them today rollers have flat spots on them and wobble about a lot, adjusted the extension into the runner as needed. when lifting door i would say it gets onto a flat spot and door doesnt roll to well and gives uneven lift from that point onwards.
the symptoms
door used to fall out of runner, cable used to come of cones coil spring needed securing and missing locking washers needed replacing to stop arms from disengaging, uneven lift, door dont want to stay up kinda wants to come back down on itself and stiff.
does what im saying above tie in with what symptoms it has and can anyone give me advise on what i should be doing repair repalce etc....i have mechanical repair experience so i think im safe to work on the doors given diploma in vehicle repairs etc.
cheers
tel
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