[Audi-VW-Diesels] Doorhandle needed!

Per Lindgren lindgre at online.no
Wed Jan 10 21:34:30 EST 2001


Nate Wall wrote:

> Is this the screw that holds the handle onto the car, and is accessable after the door is opened?

Yup

>  And is the handle made from diecast (pot) metal?

Yup again!

> Is may be possible to re-tap threads in it to accept a larger screw (right-hand threads) and locktight it in (may have to drill a slightly larger hole in the door for the screw.

We have been discussing that, but it usually only turns out half-good. It is a temp fix of course, but not as good as a fresh handle.

> What about using a nut on the back side of the screw on the handle?

Dont think that is accessible.

Thanks!
PerL




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