Door Handle Delete

Team WorldTour · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:30 am Post subject: Door Handle Delete

I am tired of having a floppy handle. I try and tighten it, and it sits level for a bit, but then it droops again.
Anyone know of something to plug this hole with? A blank of some sort, or a keyhole that will also trigger the door latch?
I can still open it from inside, and that would be the intent.
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DuncanS · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:11 am Post subject: Re: Door Handle Delete

Do you use Loctite?

Team WorldTour · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:16 am Post subject: Re: Door Handle Delete

yup. did, once. held it the longest. two weeks!
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When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!

DuncanS · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:57 am Post subject: Re: Door Handle Delete

Slider? Front doors? If slider, sounds like either the internal threads are gone or there is slop in the square shaft allowing the handle to turn slightly every time it's used. Try new screws and Loctite and see what happens.

MarkWard · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 5:37 am Post subject: Re: Door Handle Delete

My 82 has the original handle. I drilled a hole in the door panel so I can access the screw to tighten it occasionally. I don’t believe it’s the screw actually loosening, but wear.

Can’t imagine not having the outside handle.
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Team WorldTour · Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:52 am Post subject: Re: Door Handle Delete

But it's nothing to open the passenger door and reach around.
At least, that's what I intend...
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1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!

4Gears4Tires · Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 8:50 am Post subject: Re: Door Handle Delete

What about JB weld instead of Locktite? Wink

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