You shold be able to get one at a junkyard for a couple of bucks. If you
plan on removing the dooe handle unit, you need an impact driver. If you
have one, the job is real easy. If you have a Westy, those clips that hold
the inside panel on are no longer available. There is a very high chance
that you will break a couple of them. Make sure the one you get, the lock
works. As they get older, the locks have a tendency to lock themselves
everytime you close your door and will not stay unlocked.

Bill  V.                 "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
'82 CA Westy [FreeBird]       Greater Yellowstone"
"Famous Potatoes"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Bill Johnson
> Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 9:15 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Sliding Door Handle
>
>
> I need the outside handle for my '82.  I understand these are a
> weak point.  Mine is completely broken off.  I have not taken
> the door apart to see how much of the apparatus that I need.  Is
> anyone parting out a van and have this assembly?  Do any of the
> list vendors sell a new one that holds up better?
>
> Bill
>