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• Re: Sliding Door handle Needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 08:15:46 -0400
  > A "friend" decided to open the sliding door while I was attempting to > un-lock it. He ended up twisting the entire handle out...
• Vanagon sliding door handles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:54:48 -0800
  ...I have a question about Vanagon sliding doors handles.� Are door changes the same years, US and Europe? Did the Vanagons marketed in Europe...
• older sliding door handle and ease of use
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 12:21:05 -0600
  ...My '82 westy almost certainly came from the factory with the 2nd handle on the sliding door. I have seen the second handle incorrectly...
• door handle for sliding side door
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:52:39 -0700
  Does anyone have a door handle for the sliding side door on a vanagon for sale or trade circa 1985? William
• Re: Sliding Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:17:47 -0800
  ...Sliding Door Handles > > Morning Listees! > Would I be wise to buy a used sliding door handle > as an onboard spare for my '85 Westy...
• Re: door handle for sliding side door
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 15:39:38 -0700
  That's circa 1986 and up USED? > Does anyone have a door handle for the sliding side door on a vanagon for > sale or...
• Sliding Door handle Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:05:11 EDT
  ...A "friend" decided to open the sliding door while I was attempting to un-lock it. He ended up twisting the entire handle out...
• another question about sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:56:24 -0400
  ...up sliding doors. My new vanagon's door is very hard to close- I have to really push down hard on the handle to...
• Re: Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:18:52 -0800
  ...Sliding door handle I noticed that my sliding door handle is not flush to the door. The handle slides in toward the door and...
• Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:11:45 -0800
  I noticed that my sliding door handle is not flush to the door. The handle slides in toward the door and out about 1...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Mon, 20 May 2002 23:06:30 -0500
  Hi amigos: It looks like this handle is used to help closing the heavy sliding door. Which year has a lighter door? Regards, Javier
• Re: Sliding Door Handle -84
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:45:26 -0500
  I had to change a sliding door handle with a new one. It is fine. It doesn't wiggle. Hummm. I think it was...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Mon, 20 May 2002 00:27:07 EDT
  ...door either (unless you have spare fingers). > > Any ideas? > > Javier > hmm interior handle, inside sliding door....i use mine to open the door from...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 18:56:11 EDT
  ...the handle was already off). > It must be something simple, so how does one remove the exterior sliding > door handle? > > phillips screw behing doorpanel
• what's the difference in sliding door handles?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 20:46:01 -0700
  What is the difference in sliding door handles? There are two types, one that requires a large pivot to open and one with a...
• Sliding Door Handle -84
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 01:07:20 +0000
  My sliding door handle broke. I replaced it with a new one. How does one stop the sliding door handle from wiggling? My panel...
• part needed for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 9 May 2006 08:14:34 -0400
  ...the older style sliding doors have a second handle in the back. I have the handle but the mount is broken. This mount is...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle -84
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:51:08 -0700
  ...Z --- VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> wrote: > I had to change a sliding door handle with a new > one. > It is fine. It doesn...
• rekey sliding door handle?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:48:45 -0400
  Is it possible to transfer lock barrels between exterior sliding door handles? (early 80-84 style, if it matters.) Thanks, Wes
• Re: tryin again for door latch handles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:00:24 EDT
  ...Louis > Thanks All > > i've got a few '85-'91 sliding door handles for sale [text/html]
• Sliding door handle mechanics-how to remove unit.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:01:16 -0700
  How does one remove the sliding doors handle mechanics.� I don't see how to pull out the assembly that the key handle screws...
• Re: Broken Sliding Door Handle Repairex
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:54:22 EST
  In a message dated 3/10/01 6:33:37 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << you cant fix sliding door handles when they break...
• Seal - Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 May 2006 13:42:07 -0500
  I need the seal, plastic rings, or whatever that fit on the shaft between the sliding door handle and the door outside skin. Anyone...
• On the road inner door handle bolt?
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:22:09 -0400
  I need to know the size of the inner door handle bolt/screw (on the sliding door) for a 1985 tin top. I'm...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 19 May 2002 22:40:26 -0600
  Javier wrote: "purpose of the rear handle in the inside panel of the sliding door" Is the handle you are talking about black metal...
• Sliding Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 08:36:00 -0700
  Morning Listees! Would I be wise to buy a used sliding door handle as an onboard spare for my '85 Westy? Seems like I...
• sliding door outside handle
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 16:41:42 -0500
  I'm looking for an outside handle to the Vanagon sliding door. In addition, does anyone know how to remove the lock cylinder from...
• WANTED - Exterior Sliding Door Handle For 84
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:26:55 -0500
  Hi All, I need an exterior sliding door handle for my son's 84.....does anyone have a good used one? Thanks. Ric
• Re: broken sliding door handle on 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:43:05 -0800
  ...broken sliding door handle on 81 westy The sliding door handle on my 81 westfalia has broken completely off. Is there an option for...
• Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 20:21:42 -0700
  I just broke my sliding door handle. I need the one that fits 1985-1991. If anyone has one at a reasonable price please...
• Sliding Door Handle Question
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:26:30 -0700
  Yikes! Just noticed today that my sliding door's handle has some play-- in & out--never noticed it before. Anybody know if it's...
• Re: Sliding Door Latch
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 14:46:33 -0700
  When the sliding door handle reaches the 100K point and implodes, :) is it a 'rip open the door panel and replace everything' move, or...
• Re: Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:18:06 EST
  In a message dated 12/10/01 7:12:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, developtrust@HOME.COM writes: > noticed that my sliding door handle...
• Re: sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:51:54 -0800
  ...My sliding door has been getting more and more difficult to open. The rear > edge wasn't jumping out when the handle was opened...
• FS: late-style sliding door handle $15
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 04:31:13 EST
  Found another sliding door handle in my parts guy's stash. Doesn't come w/ a key. This is the short one which is...
• Re: sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:36:36 -0800
  ...guess it means this : "an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc." yes , some early sliding doors...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Mon, 20 May 2002 09:09:24 -0700
  ...Inside rear handle from sliding door On 5/20/02 12:27 AM, "Jeff Sibley" <Sibleyjm@AOL.COM> wrote: > In a message dated 5...
• Sliding door opening handles mechanics-how to remove unit out ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:57:00 -0700
  How does one remove the sliding doors handle mechanics. out? I don't see how to pull out the assembly that the inner handles...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 10:58:47 -0600
  ...that expensive piece. > I use Loctite on all the sliding door handle and door handle unit screws. Never had a problem with it getting...
• Key Code Lock Code removing handles removing locks (for the archives...)
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 00:48:48 -0400
  ...On my van, the numbers were clearest on the sliding door handle and the rear hatch. The front door handle codes were impossible to...
• The sliding door's Bowden tube thingy
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:54:26 -0700
  Have to push on the handle of the 84's sliding door pretty hard to get the sliding door to unlatch. It's not...
• Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Sun, 19 May 2002 21:58:22 -0500
  ...I would like to know what is the purpose of the rear handle in the inside panel of the sliding door, it doesn�t...
• Re: slider doorhandles FS...(was: Re: Broken Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:32:42 -0800
  I have a sliding door handle from an 83 if anyone needs it. Scott Solomon --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message dated 3...
• 84 sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - b smith
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 11:21:10 EDT
  I am looking for an 84 vanagon sliding door handle, does anyone have one for little or no money? Thanks b _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email...
• Sliding Door Handle for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 10:18:09 -0700
  I need a sliding door handle for a 84 vanagon. If you have one let me know what you want for it. VWVanman Free...
• Need sliding door handle for '84
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 12:11:05 -0500
  If anyone is parting out an '84 Vanagon, a friend could use the sliding door handle with or without the lock cylinder. Please p...
• 85 Sliding Door Handle (esterior) into 81?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 22:00:53 -0500
  Guys, my friend, Diane, is visiting Durango from Bend, Oregon, and needs the outside sliding door handle for her 81 Westy. I have a...
• Re: Sliding Door Latch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 21:41:29 EST
  In a message dated 2/1/02 4:47:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: > When the sliding door handle reaches...
• WTB Sliding Door Handle Spacer that BD didnt include
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Tue, 1 May 2007 09:41:40 -0700
  Hi i need the spacer for my new sliding door handle (exterior) you know, the one that keeps the handle from being wobbly+loose...
• Re: outer sliding door handle mechanism - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:38:45 -0700
  ...Keeping the sliding door well lubricated and using the handle just to bring the door up to speed and letting it's momentum do...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:58:08 -0700
  ...get into the bus, close the sliding door. take off the door handle and the interior panel. There should be a phillips screw stairing...
• Re: rekeying sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:42:12 -0700
  ...on the underside of the handle. at least on an 85 to 91 sliding door outside handle it is. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Will Taygan...
• Sliding door handle screw
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:06:21 -0800
  ...Any chance this interior sliding door handle screw is reverse threaded on an 87 Syncro? The screw head is stripping and I want to...
• removing plastic in sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:56:08 -0700
  getting my sliding door handle powdercoated..... I need to get the plastic insert that runs the length on the inner side out. can anyone...
• looking for outer sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - bret
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 13:56:33 -0600
  List members, I am on the prowl for a good deal on a used outer sliding door handle for my 1982 Vanagon. Any help...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 16:23:04 -0700
  ...link to a handle installed in that secondary position? Is it the same as the other handle on the sliding door, or is it...
• Re: sliding door handle grommet needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:06:34 -0400
  Jonce Fancher wrote: > A bit ago while surfing the Samba I saw a Sliding door handle grommet sold new. Be aware that the ones...
• Re: VERY sticky '84 sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2003 02:04:58 EST
  ...84 handles always break off.. (theyre longer too, which doesnt help their longevity) and the main reason they changed the sliding door design in...
• wires?installing sliding door grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 22 Jul 1999 00:24:20 EDT
  I'm installing a grab handle in the doorway of the sliding door of my Westy like in some of the passenger busses. This...
• 84 westy sliding door handle "seal"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Wed, 18 May 2005 09:34:58 -0700
  ...It is the actual OEM long handle for 80-84, not a sawed off short handle for the later redesigned sliding door. The handle...