[Vwdiesel] door question

[Hayden Chasteen]

Over time the tabs inside the door bend slightly and no longer mate 
exactly with the lever from the door handle that pushes them down.  I 
know that VW had some plastic tabs that could be fitted over the ends 
of the operating tabs inside the door.  I bought some when I had my 85. 
  Unfortunately they only fit the front doors (at least the ones I 
bought).  I have often wondered if you could simply cut a piece of 
nylon tubing, slide it over the tab, and accomplish the same thing.  
Might be worth a try before you head to the dealer.  Hayden

On Sunday, September 26, 2004, at 01:19 PM, Shalyn Shourds wrote:

> As all of the old door handles on the old '85 have broke, they've been 
> replaced.  I've noticed that whereas before, they all generally worked 
> easily, every time I replace one, it requires application of knee to 
> the handle to work the mechanism.  Anyone have a genius solution?  Or 
> just an adequete one?
> Thanks
>
> -Shalyn
>
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