Date:         Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:28:41 -0700
Reply-To:     EL EL <riffoil@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         EL EL <riffoil@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '84 sliding door cable question
Comments: To: Matthew Snook <matt@greenbeard.us>
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I had to fix my sliding door on my westy 1985
You will need to remove the locking mechanism ( 2 large Phillips screw very
hard to remove impact screwdriver may help, I had to heat the screw to get
them loose)
and if my memory serve me well  the cable has a knid of hook that hook in
the locking mechanism
for my fix , I had the bend back the locking mechanism where the cables
"hook in"
also  use and test it for a while before putting back the door panel.


On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Matthew Snook <matt@greenbeard.us> wrote:

> '84 Westy Wolfy
>
> I closed my sliding door, and apparently that's all it took.
>
> When I tried to use the door handle again, there was no resistance, and the
> door would not open.  I have removed the interior panel and opened the door
> manually.  The cable is detached at the rear.  The cable simply ends about
> 3
> cm from the end of the sheath.  My question: do I simply loosen a screw,
> slide the cable in and retighten, or; is there supposed to be an eyelet
> crimped onto the rear end of that cable?  In the book, it looks like a
> permanent eyelet or ring attached to the end of the cable.
>
> If there is supposed to be a permanent ring on the end, that means I need a
> replacement cable.  I'm in southern Oregon now, will be going to Tri-Cities
> Washington for the weekend, then back south, then up to Portland next week.
> If anybody along that route has one for sale, send me a note, please!
>
> Matt
>