Part needed for 1984 M20J

[jonhop]

Hi gang,

I'm requesting your expertise here in sourcing a part. I bent my door hold and I might need a replacement. If my research is correct, it is part 310118-503 HOLD OPEN ARM. A quick search at LASAR didn't show anything in stock, so I thought I'd try here and give them a call later. Any insight is much appreciated.

 

Edited January 6 by jonhop

[N201MKTurbo]

I would just straighten that one. And keep it lubed so it doesn’t happen again.

[M20S Driver]

10 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said:

I would just straighten that one. And keep it lubed so it doesn’t happen again.

Or if you want to spend some money look at this

https://www.ebay.com/p/6048688848

[Brian2034]

Remove it and straighten it with a hammer on a flat plate, been there done that not an issue and a 10 minute fix.

[laytonl]

Me too.  And keep it lubed.lee

[jonhop]

21 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said:

I would just straighten that one. And keep it lubed so it doesn’t happen again.

Funny thing... I had just put lubricant on and was going to cycle the door a few times to spread it.

Edited January 7 by jonhop

[N201MKTurbo]

1 hour ago, jonhop said:

Funny thing... I had just put lubricant on and was going to cycle the door a few times to spread it.

bummer. Missed it by that much....

Mine actually did that once. I was able to straighten it in place. It has been fine ever since.

[00-Negative]

Careful buying used even from a reputable seller like BAS. That unique barrel-shaped bearing may be missing. I just did this a few weeks ago. Removed mine and installed a light weight strut which I read about on earlier threads.

 

-David

[Lax291]

On 1/6/2025 at 6:25 PM, N201MKTurbo said:

I would just straighten that one. And keep it lubed so it doesn’t happen again.

What is the recommended lube, Tri-flow?

[Rwsavory]

9 minutes ago, Lax291 said:

What is the recommended lube, Tri-flow?

Yes.

[N201MKTurbo]

1 hour ago, Lax291 said:

What is the recommended lube, Tri-flow?

Tri-Flow is good, but anything is better than nothing.

[PT20J]

Lube the baggage hold open arm also!

[Thedude]

Which triflow should be used?

[PT20J]

57 minutes ago, Thedude said:

Which triflow should be used?

According to the M20J Service Manual, the proper lubricant for the hold open arm is MIL-L-3545 grease which is Aeroshell 5.

 

[Lax291]

6 hours ago, PT20J said:

Lube the baggage hold open arm also!

You were reading my mind.