Hi tom,

        I would recommend emailing or calling Steve Sandlin as he is amazing with VW locks and keys.  

His email is:

Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>

I remember how great it was seeing that door open at Walkins glen, Quite a group effort!

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia 
On Apr 5, 2014, at 11:23 AM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I am planning to replace the front door handle on my 84 westy w/ another
> one that I just received in the mail.  Which is easier to do-remove the
> existing key tumbler from both old & new handles, & exchange them so my
> ignition key works in new handle, or have new tumbler re keyed to match my
> ignition key?
> I am many miles from a locksmith, so would like to do this at home if
> possible, but I don't want to bugger up my handles experimenting to see if
> I can remove the tumbler, & Bentley 57 does not address this issue.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Mr. BZ-front door now opens but door handle fork got broken off in the
> process, thus the need for new handle!
> 
> --
> Tom Buese