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