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Date:         Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:24:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Door Lock Problem
Comments: To: DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM
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You've broken the tailpiece off. I don't have any replacements at this time, though I may have a line on a few. To repair the problem, the lock really should be disassembled and cleaned. It has been my experience that many times the right side locks are corroded fairly heavily in vehicles in the snow belt. I assume it is the salt from the roads getting in the locks. I've actually had to drive all the tumblers out of the lock cylinders with a small drift, then file all the chambers, and replace all the springs and some tumblers. If you find a used handle (I do have 2 of those) they can be rekeyed to match your existing key. Let me know if you need more information. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Kombi '00 New Beetle

>From: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> >Reply-To: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Door Lock Problem >Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:03:37 -0500 > >Well, I really went and done it this time! > >When I bought my 85 Westy, the door key only worked on the driver's side >and the rear hatch. Today, I thought I'd have a go at fixing the problem >with the passenger door. I could only insert the key about 3/4 of the way >in so I took off the handle and noted that the "U" fitting attached to the >cylinder would not rotate and seemed to be corroded. I sprayed some liquid >wrench on everything then proceeded to put the handle in my vise and >attempted to rotate the locking mechanism with a big screw driver. Well, >you know the rest of the story... The "U" piece that moves the door lock >mechanism up or down broke off the cylinder. > >So, my questions are: > >1) Lord Almighty, What am I gonna do? > >2) If I find a replacement handle and lock assembly, can the tumblers be >set to fit my current key? > >3) Any other suggestions at this point? > >-- Steve -- You out there??? > >Dave (embarrassed in KC) >85 Westy >http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 >

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