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Date:         Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:10:10 -0800
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Drivers door latch broke- update
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It's a lock problem. I was able to get in to the latch innards from the top and 'move' the lock piece & was able to open/close the door. Cannot lock or unlock the door. Not a real good picture in the Bentley.

Had to take the door lock out (Bentley 57.2 item #4), it was dry, wouldn't move. I used penetrating oil, worked it and more oil until it moved. Then compressed air to remove the excess oil & worked it some more. Repeated and it works well in my hand, put it back together. Locked & unlocked the door many times today with no problems. Photos http://s1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj608/becidarob/Vanagon%20door%20lock%201984/ The photos are not in the order I intended.

Rob becida@comcast.net

At 1/13/2012 06:48 PM,Rob wrote: >Went to get in my '84 Vanagon this morning (24 degrees F), the key >turn felt odd and then the door would not open. The outside finger >latch just moves as if nothing is hooked up, same for the inside. >I'm working on taking it apart, which is easier to do when the door >will open... I suspect it will be easier to continue in the morning >when it's a bit warmer and not so dark out. >Suggestions, advice or educated guesses on what went wrong are welcome.


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