Re: Wanted: final word on door handles!

[todd@qualmedoregon.com]

Thank you!  This helps immensely.  I think this will salvage
three out of four of my door handles, but I've begun to suspect
that my driver's door handle my need more: the lever travels
the full distance, but it won't release the latch until the
second or third try.  Is there adjustment possible here, or
could lubrication actually help?  Otherwise, I guess friction
may have worn it down too far and I get the privelidge of
replacing a front door handle.

> I go on the theory that door handles are less likely to fail if I keep them
> well lubricated. That translates to "Lubricate them twice a year at least,
> with as heavy an oil or grease as possible for the ambient temperature."
> And lubricate them off the car if possible and convenient.
>
> [SNIP]
>
> When the lever snaps off inside the handle, the opportunity for
> maintenance, lubrication, and adjustment is lost forever and you need a
> replacement handle....about $30 most places. Grease it up before you put it
> on, and keep it that way.
> 
> Doyt Echelberger