[malibuchevyz]

Ok my 86 el camino driver door will not shut I got the door to shut ONCE when i used screwdriver and turned the hook thing in the door that catches the striker

 

[Bobby78]

OK so then what? Does it fall back into the locked position after you open the door? Take it out and check for a broken spring.

 

[malibuchevyz]

OK so then what? Does it fall back into the locked position after you open the door? Take it out and check for a broken spring.

I Dont know i turned it a few times with a screwdriver and the door shut then open and would not shut again but A doorROD is also removed but i dont know how to put it back in the door.

 

[malibuchevyz]

86 Elcamino driver door digram for rods and lock and all internals will be GREATLY NEEDED

 

[87next2last1]

this might help !!

 

[malibuchevyz]

THANKS BRUH FOR THE DIGRAM

Narrowed it down it I Have A Rod That Clips Broken so thats why it will not retain in the door

 

[malibuchevyz]

Were to PICK UP the Clips That Hold the Rods Into the Mechanizm

 

[fixitman1]

Look at this page !

This company has just about,any clips.screws.or retainers that any of us would need for our El camino's look it over,i have bought from them and there shipping is fast !

Look on this link,and on this page is the clips you need for the latch rod
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Clips_and_Fasteners_Misc_Door_Handle_Throttle_Rod_s/62.htm

 

[Bobby78]

OK just so you know, the rods to outside door lock, inside door handle and outside door handle have nothing to do with what you are describing. If that half-moon piece is falling back into the locked postion , check for a broken spring. You can remove all the locks and handles and the door will still lock.
When I paint one of these, all the outside trim is off. That includes door handles, lock cylinders, mirrors, moldings, everything. I use a piece of MIG wire inserted through the lower rear drain hole and up to the latch. I twist the wire around the little arm that held the rod for the outside handle. That's how I open and close the door to paint.
And again GO TO YOUR LOCAL AUTO BODY & PAINT SUPPLY FOR CLIPS!!!

 

[Red Regal T]

I had a latch go bad on me about a year ago. You might have to pick up a replacement at the junkyard. Should be easy to find.