Do I need to replace door lock?

[John S. Lagnese]

I did that on my 91 200 TQ 20V and while I tried to put that massive PITA 
out of memory, I do recall taking out the lock cylinder. I do have the same 
lock cylinder, the key is the same.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kneale Brownson" <knealeski at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Al Streicher" <streichea001 at hawaii.rr.com>; "Quattro" 
<quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 8:30 AM
Subject: Re: Do I need to replace door lock?


> The kit to repair the broken potmetal piece on the inner end of the lock 
> includes a new lock cylinder because the stamped metal replacement piece 
> has a different sized opening for where it slips over the part of the 
> cylinder that turns when the key is inserted.  You transfer your springs 
> and pins from the OEM cylinder to the new one as part of the process.
>
> Al Streicher <streichea001 at hawaii.rr.com> wrote:  I have a broken link or 
> carrier that connects to the locking mechanism.
> After reading several good repair articles, Huw's and Chris Miller's, I am
> confused about needing to also replace the lock cylinder. I guess that new
> is better than the old one, but is it necessary?
>
> You opinions please.
>
> TIA,
>
> Al
>
> 1990 80 Non-Q Blk
>
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