Broken door handle hinge replacement: nasty!!
#16
We just fixed our door handle that broke two weeks ago ... found some window items needed fix'n and then adjusted gear linkage and new battery... we had all the work done locally (Minneapolis)... $1,300
#17
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I am on my second hinge in 3 years on the left side. This time i am going to take the new hinge to work and fabricate a reinforcing plate of some sort to share the strain that is applied to the small tab that actuates the turnbuckle mechanism. I am thinking something that bolts to the hinge mounting closest to the tab. Doing this job every few years is absolutely retarded. Also, that turnbuckle mechanism has to be adjusted within a knat's hair or there is too much strain applied to the tab/lever on the hinge. The design of that hinge is flawed for sure, that little tab makes a sharp 90 degree bend away from the hinge, it should have a radius at that point.
#19
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Ben,
Yes, mine broke at the linkage tab, just like the failure shown on George Suennen's site.
What about the turnbuckle adjustment you talk about... how do you characterize that "gnats hair" adjustment? Can you feel if it is overly tight or slack at the door handle?
Yes, mine broke at the linkage tab, just like the failure shown on George Suennen's site.
What about the turnbuckle adjustment you talk about... how do you characterize that "gnats hair" adjustment? Can you feel if it is overly tight or slack at the door handle?
#20
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If i remember right, it's a fine line (at least mine was) between the turnbuckle not being long enough to actuate the door mechanism, or too long and applying too much strain to the linkage tab. Seems like i fiddled with it for a long time last go 'round.
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Well, that was fun.
Just got the job done about an hour ago. Also replaced the door stay (three position stop) while I was in there.
Thanks again, George S., for a great write-up. Definitely a time saver to know what screws to remove, etc. I wound up not quite removing as much stuff as George did. Also needed to be darn careful to avoid scratching my window tint (I succeeded in completing the job without scratching the tint film), so I had a protective rag over the inside of the window during the part of the procedure where the window was rolled down. Worst part of the whole procedure was rethreading the leftmost hex screw that holds the outside door handle.
Oh, and mine broke where everyone else's did, too, just like in George S.'s photo.
Just got the job done about an hour ago. Also replaced the door stay (three position stop) while I was in there.
Thanks again, George S., for a great write-up. Definitely a time saver to know what screws to remove, etc. I wound up not quite removing as much stuff as George did. Also needed to be darn careful to avoid scratching my window tint (I succeeded in completing the job without scratching the tint film), so I had a protective rag over the inside of the window during the part of the procedure where the window was rolled down. Worst part of the whole procedure was rethreading the leftmost hex screw that holds the outside door handle.
Oh, and mine broke where everyone else's did, too, just like in George S.'s photo.
#23
Race Car
I guess it is my turn now for handle repair
MY TURN!
Sassafrassa mrumpfahrmpha.
Driver side. Door panel off. Ready to scrub for surgery. But wait... before doing, I need to order the implantable device for the hinge replacement surgery).
Wish me luck!
Sassafrassa mrumpfahrmpha.
Driver side. Door panel off. Ready to scrub for surgery. But wait... before doing, I need to order the implantable device for the hinge replacement surgery).
Wish me luck!
#24
Originally Posted by Ron_H
I've done that job, and you left out antiseptic and band aids for skinned knuckles and other body parts, and soap with which to cleanse your mouth after finishing after all of the foul language used. Hope I never have to do it again.
LOL. Eff it, i just leave the window down and reach inside to open the door.
#25
Originally Posted by Malibu310
We just fixed our door handle that broke two weeks ago ... found some window items needed fix'n and then adjusted gear linkage and new battery... we had all the work done locally (Minneapolis)... $1,300
#26
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Ours has broken at the Linkage tab three times within the last three years, twice on the driver side and once on the passengers.
#27
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Originally Posted by jorj7
F4GIB,
Take the ) off the end of the address...
http://sis125.berkeley.edu/928/wk-door-handle.html
Chaad,
Glad I could be of some help.
George
Take the ) off the end of the address...
http://sis125.berkeley.edu/928/wk-door-handle.html
Chaad,
Glad I could be of some help.
George
Thanks
#28
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https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...or+handle+PITA
There are some pictures in this one that should help. This is on a 78 with the vacuum locks..slighty different on the electric lock newer models..I think they are easier.
There are some pictures in this one that should help. This is on a 78 with the vacuum locks..slighty different on the electric lock newer models..I think they are easier.
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Originally Posted by James-man
This link seems to be down. Are there special secret tips in there or can an average person muddle through blindly?
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I din't think it was that tough of a job and I am not very mechanical. I think I used directions from Greg Nichols site. I never removed any locks as stated somewhere here, wasn't necessary. I did mine (first time) in 1.5 hours start to finish.