I agree, also check to be sure the little plastic molding bits are under the small and large end of the handle.

alistair

On 2013-05-02, at 4:23 PM, James V wrote:

> I have found that if the hook on the forward end of the handle isn't fully
> seated into the hole in the panel, the handle won't sit flush against the
> door, preventing it from tightening down properly. And it can be difficult
> to seat the hook, especially if your van's been repainted and the panel is
> a few microns thicker and/or if you're using new handle seals.
> 
> So, after you've tightened the big screw, coax the hook into place by
> tapping the handle with a soft mallet until it pops into place.  Further
> tighten the screw if necessary.
> 
> James V
> 86 Syncro Westy
> 
> 
> On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net>wrote:
> 
>> That's a big screw,  Wish I had noticed it before I pulled back the inner
>> door panel and plastic.  Only problem is the screw is quite tight and I'm
>> still loose where the tang goes in.  Any suggestions?
>> 
>> Dave B.
>> 
>> 
>> On 05/02/13, Alistair Bell<albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>> 
>> open door, pull back door rubber adjacent to latch, expose phillips head
>> machine screw, tighten screw :)
>> 
>> alistair
>> 
>> 
>> On 2013-05-02, at 12:26 PM, David Bjorkman wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi All;
>>> The outside drivers door handle seems to have become loose where it
>> enters the door panel in the front. I loosened the inside panel to access
>> the door handle, but can't seem to see how it attaches. It seems to just
>> hook in. Didn't see a screw or allen. How do I tighten it up?
>>> 
>>> Dave B.
>>