how hard is it to fix the mounting screw if it is broken off...
Full Version: outside door handle repair
The guy you need to get hold of is ury914, Paul is the guru of handles...he just fixed both of mine....give him a shout. Jim
Mark Britell does door handles .............. The Cap'n
i put a new handle on my car, but it still won't open the door. i can reach in (without the handle) and pop the door fairly easily but i don't want to force it.
what else do i need to do?
| QUOTE (sk8kat1 @ Mar 7 2006, 07:53 PM) |
| how hard is it to fix the mounting screw if it is broken off... |
Mike,
Back when I had my 73 914 the mounting screw broke off the driver side handle. I took the handle off and drilled out where the mounting screw went and I think I used either a 10mm or maybe it was a 8 mm bolt about 3/4 inch long. Put the handle back on with lock washer and nut and every was fine. You couldn't tell unless you were looking for it. YMMV
| QUOTE (itsa914 @ Mar 8 2006, 07:12 AM) | ||
Mike, Back when I had my 73 914 the mounting screw broke off the driver side handle. I took the handle off and drilled out where the mounting screw went and I think I used either a 10mm or maybe it was a 8 mm bolt about 3/4 inch long. Put the handle back on with lock washer and nut and every was fine. You couldn't tell unless you were looking for it. YMMV |
If only the screw (stud actually) is broken off, just drill through it and put a bolt in it.
Paul
woohoo!! 
that's great news ... thanks guys ---
that's great news ... thanks guys ---
So this means you found a lefty handle?
If the outside retainer tab is broken I am right to assume the unit is terminal? JB Weld crossed my mind but my mind has been simpled out lately. If terminal do I just go to all the usual suspects? 
QUOTE(Buck914 @ Apr 15 2006, 09:58 AM) 
If the outside retainer tab is broken I am right to assume the unit is terminal? JB Weld crossed my mind but my mind has been simpled out lately. If terminal do I just go to all the usual suspects?
Send it to URY914, he can repair it.
QUOTE(Buck914 @ Apr 15 2006, 08:58 AM)
If the outside retainer tab is broken I am right to assume the unit is terminal? JB Weld crossed my mind but my mind has been simpled out lately. If terminal do I just go to all the usual suspects?
If the mounting tab is broken off it can be fixed. The complete story is in my blog, but ...
Take a picture of it or send it to me and I'll let you know what it will take to fix it.
Paul Woodbury
6713 Drifting Sands Drive
Temple Terrace Florida 33617
Here are some pictures before and after of a broken tab...
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