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Mateo83
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 Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:46 pm Post subject: Sliding door internal Latch |
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83 vanagon. I’ve replaced the handle, delrin bushing but still have play / wiggle in the outside handle. I’m pretty sure it’s the internal latch mechanism the handle bolts through. Any suggestions/ rebuilds/ replacement ideas?
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dabaron
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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| scwright99 wrote: |
| 83 vanagon. I’ve replaced the handle, delrin bushing but still have play / wiggle in the outside handle. I’m pretty sure it’s the internal latch mechanism the handle bolts through. Any suggestions/ rebuilds/ replacement ideas? |
how much wiggle, they all wiggle to some degree. the tolerance on the square shaft insert into the internal latch might be wallowed from a loose handle. do you have both the inner foam gasket and the exterior door seal?
have you read this thread:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228788
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Ahwahnee
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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If it is of any comfort, my 84 has had play (axial, not crosswise) for the past 30 years.
The Delrin bush does help it sit horizontal if that is where I leave it.
IMO, annoying but 'mostly harmless'. |
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vanis13
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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| scwright99 wrote: |
| 83 vanagon. I’ve replaced the handle, delrin bushing but still have play / wiggle in the outside handle. I’m pretty sure it’s the internal latch mechanism the handle bolts through. Any suggestions/ rebuilds/ replacement ideas? |
You sure you guys the correct delrin bushing?
Not much more left to move/wiggle...
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Mateo83
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:07 pm Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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theres a seller on ebay, they fit is good. i'm sure the play is in the mechanisim itself. I can see it.
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vanis13
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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| scwright99 wrote: |
| theres a seller on ebay, they fit is good. i'm sure the play is in the mechanisim itself. I can see it. |
Ok, he does have two versions for early and late doors
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Mateo83
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:48 pm Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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Says my year.
81 82 83 1981 1982 1983 gasket lever
You are buying a black Delrin door handle bushing. It fits Volkswagen Vanagon from 1980 to 1984 with the long handle. No longer available from Volkswagen
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vanis13
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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that should be that (unless they shipped the wrong one)
do you have video of movement? Maybe its a expectations issue? Us Sambtistas can chime in on a video.
Also, have you checked with Delrin seller. Likely he's had others buy and did not solve to satisfaction and he may be privy to other problems/solutions that may cause your issue.
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Mateo83
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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I tied to get a video but it says too large or corrupt.
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Sliding door internal Latch |
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you will need to upload it to youtube and link us back here
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