[V8] Door Lock Repair

[Charles Wurts]

Welcome back to the list.  And thank you for your service on behalf of 
our country.

The lock job is pretty well documented by Chris Miller:

http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/body.html#Door%20Lock%20Repair

FWIW, I also replaced the lock cylinder while I was in there and used 
the tumblers from the old lock so the key would match as they showed 
little wear.



On May 6, 2005, at 9:28 AM, <michael.a.flynn at us.army.mil> wrote:

> Has been a while since I posted on the list, have been on duty in 
> Iraq. Was wounded in March and have spent some time in the hospital in 
> Germnay (yep, saw some very cool Audi's)and here in the states. I have 
> one more surgey on the 12th and if all goes well I will be back in 
> action by June. Since I am on con leave what a good
> time to fire up the good old V8. Turned right over and cought right up,
> ran smooth! I did an oil and filter (the oil always shows clear on the 
> stick)
> Took it out for a long run. Got 24 MPG measured, avg 75MPG and hit the
> 80,000 mile mark.
> Problems noted, 2 of the window switches stopped working, easy fix.
> The pass side sun visor mirror cover broke off, anyone
> have a tavertine extra?
> Now here is the problem for "team door handle" the DS lock has succumb
> to its fatal demise. I knew something was up, the alarm would go
> on sometimes when I unlocked it. Now the key spins around.
> Who has the BTDT on this one?
> Also anyone have any input on adjustment of the downshift cable?
> Thanks.
> I am a special ops advisor to the Iraqi army,
> so if anyone wants any cool pics let me know.
> 90 V8Q
> 04 TL 3.2
> 04 BMW R1150RS
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