An owner of a '71 van writes:

> >generated from this puts a strain on the pot metal lock barrel, and I broke
> >the barrel on one door--it split in half and came out with the key.  I did
> >have a spare barrel around that matched the grooves in the key, so all I had
> >to do was switch over the brass tumblers from the old barrel and do a little
> >filing.  Since I don't have any more spare lock parts lying around, I should
> >replace the spring soon.
> >
> >As I remember, the spring we're talking about looks like a winding spring
> >you would find in an old clock.  Does anyone have the specs on that spring
> >so I can just buy a couple and put them in at my liesure?  In my case, the
> >springs aren't broken, just worn out and not doing their job of returning
> >the push button in the door handle.

See my other post about using a spring from a retractable pen.

Steve Maher writes:
> Guys, professional locksmiths do this rebuilding/keying a dozen times
> a day, every day. And they don't even charge much, it's so simple for
> them.
> 
> Do yourself a favor, and let a pro handle this task! It'll free you up to
> do the shift lever adjustment, seal the pop top, rebuild the engine, etc.!

No, Steve. A professional locksmith (unless he is a '71 bus owner) won't
have a clue about this lock.

Bob and Penny Lee   vw@gulbransen.com   San Diego, CA
'71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie          
'71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof  '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof

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