If the handle is going south (black coated pot metal cracking) and
you're buying a used part, if need be, a later model handle will fit
if you trim the end.

I've been using a trimmed '85 handle on my '81 for a year or two. IIRC
the newer handle is shorter. (the newer style latch is easier to
open). If so, a newer handle on an older style latch may wear sooner.
Mine was free so I'm not too concerned.   ;)

Neil.

On 1/23/11, Timmy Evens <monkey_lips@yahoo.com> wrote:

> so i've got an 84 westy and lately my self respect has forced me to look for
> a functional sliding door handle.

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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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