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Posted by: bernbomb914 May 13 2003, 11:15 PM

right side outter handle broke sunday. I had a extra I bought on ebay that was supposed to be good. It was'nt. The stud was broken I didn't notice it when I recieved it or I would have sent it back. Had to drill out the stud and put a metal screw to make it work. Is there a source for these handles that are new?
It seems that this is an on going problem. could they be made out of something beside pot metal?

Bernie

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 13 2003, 11:44 PM

Bern,

We can still buy new handles.. so trying to dupe them in something else wouldnt work out financially.

However.. when they become NLA.. I think you will see a demand for them and somebody will step up to the plate and make new ones from better material.

B

Posted by: bernbomb914 May 14 2003, 12:09 AM

Who sells them and how much?

Bernie

Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 14 2003, 12:10 AM

Someone here did make some! I will search for the thread in a minute!

Edit:

URY914 has a part!! "I can fix the broken one if you want to send it to me."

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=919&hl=

Jeff

Posted by: bernbomb914 May 14 2003, 12:35 AM

looks like I better save the old broken one and get it repaired.

Bern ie

Posted by: bernbomb914 May 14 2003, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the info.

Bernie

Posted by: Jeffs9146 May 14 2003, 01:00 AM

Your welcome!

Has anyone noticed that the clock is off by an hour!

So thats how you get us to stay up and post at midnight!!!!

Jeff

Posted by: Part Pricer May 14 2003, 04:33 AM

New door handles are available through distribution from Worldpac. The lowest price being offered by any of their resellers is $192.26 with free shipping. Pelican lists them for $199.95, shipping not included. Here is a link and a pic.

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/eas/quote.jsp?partner=eas&year=1974&product=O3020-22870&application=000125091&clientid=europeanautomotive.com&baseurl=http://www.europeanautomotive.com/

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Posted by: URY914 May 14 2003, 08:20 AM

Yes, I can/have fixed them.
$75.00, email me and I'll tell you how to send it to me.
I have pictures if you want to see how I do it.
Paul

Posted by: fuch toy May 14 2003, 08:29 AM

I have two driver side ones....40 bucks each.

Posted by: Rockaria May 14 2003, 08:34 AM

I always wondered??? Could you just weld up the break? Then send the parts out for chroming? I don't weld but a friend of mine has a great setup. I have a few that are broken in different areas. Some on the flapper, some on the part that attaches to the door.

Posted by: URY914 May 14 2003, 08:53 AM

The pot metal material really can't be welded. If the "flapper" part of the handle is broken it can't be fixed, but don't throw it away-the main body is still good. I can fix the tab that has the stud in it that attaches the handle to the door.

Paul

Posted by: fuch toy May 14 2003, 08:57 AM

They break in three places..at least, not counting the plastic replaceable actuator. Keep the parts.....you can piece broken ones together by swapping in the unbroken pieces.....I have a whole drawer full.....

Posted by: markb May 14 2003, 09:56 AM

Hi Bernie, Next time you come down to the shop to visit your BMW, ask John. We've got a few I put together from parts, plus I have a couple myself. We might even have enough bits and pieces to salvage yours.

Posted by: Aaron Cox May 14 2003, 05:43 PM

speaking of door handles....i just changed out lock cylinders today. fairly painless- actuall- darn EASY. lubed everythng up for longer lasting performance

i now have three spare passenger doorhandles to use in the future.

i think tweeks sells new doorhandles for 189.95 apiece