Thanks -- my son's a locksmith, I'll hand this email and the handle over
to him.

--
Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
Bend, Ore.

On 06/28/2014 09:32 AM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Old Volks Home
> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 8:07 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 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
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
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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.
>>
>