OK, I've got the replacement sliding door handle thanks to Sorin Bejenaru.
It looks great and I'm ready to put it in. Question: The picture on page 269
of my Haynes (for air-cooled Vanagon) shows three parts which slip over the
part of the handle inserting into the door -- I have the part called the
Escucheon, but not the "Seal" or the "Spacer." Any ideas as to where I might
find those parts -- like, are they something I could shop around my FLAPS
and find a "make do" replacement?

And here's my dumb question: Is there any reason I absolutely need to change
the lock on the new handle? I generally unlock that door by reaching inside
through the front door, so for my purposes, it's no big hurryup deal. But is
there a chance I could get the new handle installed and then discover it
won't work because it's locked (no key)?

Any thoughts on installing this outside sliding door handle will be appreciated.

Love, Miz Lotus-Woman
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