Outer Door Handle INOP Options

[GregAmy]

Went to move the 914 for winter storage today and the outer door handle was INOP, acting as if the door was locked. I unlocked it with the key, no change; I went in from the passenger side to unlock it -- and it was already unlocked. Had to roll down the window so I could reach in from outside.

Behaves as expected from the inside door handle, locked and unlocked.

Haven't looked at it, have not pulled the door card. Just curious if this is a known problem so I can consider buying any required parts in advance.

Thanks!

[GregAmy]

I'll concur that they are/were a mess. Yes, this shoujld be a regular maintenance item.

I do see some driver-quality used door handles on eBay for about $95. There's also some "new" ones but I view those with suspicion.

To that other question: how do you replace the plastic bit without damaging the arms? Do I drill out the roll pin holding the halves together? I can't see any other way to get it apart. And if so, what size pin do I replace it with?