Finally replaced non-functioning outer door handle.
10-19-2003, 05:04 PM
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Finally replaced non-functioning outer door handle.
Well, it's only been 9 years :bb
The passenger outside door handle hasn't worked since I bought the car. Didn't seem like too big a deal since I almost always ride alone.
Well, I finally put in the repro handle I purchased from ZIP about 4 years ago ( :bb again). I must say, I've read here that the repro stuff is not good, but as far as fit & finish, I have no complaints at all, everything fit & went into place great and it looks great. Time will tell if the repro part holds up I guess.
It is a PITB job (probably took between 2 & 3 hours), but I must have been extreemly lucky today :yesnod: Every time I dropped a nut or clip in the door, I was able to retrieve it with my magnet. I was able to remove and install the clips with either a screwdriver or needle nose pliers. AND, I was able to get that rear nut on the handle using one finger :eek: That was truly amazing. Of course I did come away with one pretty good slit in one finger.
Anyway, how nice to actually have two functional doors again, I'm :D
The passenger outside door handle hasn't worked since I bought the car. Didn't seem like too big a deal since I almost always ride alone.
Well, I finally put in the repro handle I purchased from ZIP about 4 years ago ( :bb again). I must say, I've read here that the repro stuff is not good, but as far as fit & finish, I have no complaints at all, everything fit & went into place great and it looks great. Time will tell if the repro part holds up I guess.
It is a PITB job (probably took between 2 & 3 hours), but I must have been extreemly lucky today :yesnod: Every time I dropped a nut or clip in the door, I was able to retrieve it with my magnet. I was able to remove and install the clips with either a screwdriver or needle nose pliers. AND, I was able to get that rear nut on the handle using one finger :eek: That was truly amazing. Of course I did come away with one pretty good slit in one finger.
Anyway, how nice to actually have two functional doors again, I'm :D
