Just did this job.  It's easy to switch out the lock cores, just look for a tiny set screw (painted over) and remove it with a jeweler's screwdriver.  Pay attention to the spring inside, it's tricky to get back in.  

Take apart the new one and try to put it back together so you see how before you disassemble the old one.

Then use a bit of Locktite on the screw that holds it in, they seem to loosen over time.

Stuart

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Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 8:07 PM
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Subject: Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose

Pot metal on the handle is wearing away.  Time for a new handle before it snaps (like mine did).

http://www.busdepot.com/251843704

Jim Thompson
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On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> Easy fix?
>
> Early version slider door, outside handle is loose, can't turn it far 
> enough to open the door.
>
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> Bend, Ore.
>