Repairing Broken Door Latch, Plastic Cam? Options

[kconway]

My driver door doesn't open from the outside and I've been told that most likely the plastic cam is broken. I checked the tangs on the flapper and they are not broken. I've done a search here but can't find a replacement thread for the cam. Is there a thread and could somebody point me to it? If not, can someone explain the process?

Thanks,
Kevin

[URY914]

QUOTE (sk8kat1 @ Mar 22 2006, 10:49 AM)

I just picked up a door handle but it feels like it hungs up on something during the travel of the plastic slider . it looks almost NOS is it possible the slider just needs to wear a bit for it to be a smooth movement ..

Answer these questions:

1. Is the handle on the door yet?
If no, I would install it and see how it functions.
If yes, I would clean up the actual latch mechanism to get the gunk off of it so it works freely.

2. Does the handle have the old/original slider on it or a new black one?
If it is a new black one, they are not as strong and I've seen them bend (but not break). The slider actually moves only about 1/2" to release the latch and it shouldn't be getting hung up on anything.