you can pull the lock core out and reuse it in a new handle. I did = it on the drivers door, but I don't remember the exact details of how it all = comes apart
 
Myron Lind
81 Westy
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike = Galoob
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, November 01, = 2001 4:35 PM
Subject: broken sliding door = handle on 81 westy

The sliding = door handle on my 81 westfalia has broken completely off. Is there an option for = replacing it with one that my original key works with? Thanks,

Mike = Galoob
81 Westfalia
88 Subaru GL-10 wagon