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Old 7th Jan 2024, 18:52
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MechEngr
 
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In the latest video the springs are shown compressed. See the 10:12 time mark or so and the spring kinda snakes side to side as compression springs (which are labeled) tend to do if they don't have tight guides.

That double nut cap washer should have been able to retain the bottom part of the door or at least hang on well enough to twist the hinges, but no such damage is evident.
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