Door handle question!

[Andy_sheff]

Ayup, does anyone know If the 69 onwards door handles will fit on a 68 door? The one on there currently has a push button to open door where as the later type has a lever behind the handle...



Andy

 

[aspro]

No they won't work. You need a 68 push button handle.

 

[Andy_sheff]

Ahh bugger, there a little harder to come by! Cheers dude.

 

[70-CA-Panel]

Think I saw one on vzi the other day.

Have a look otherwise just ask on here ;-)

 

[slow-lane-Matt]

JK specifically say this handle is for 68 onwards...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/211837205N-Locking-Cab-Door-Handle-With-2-Keys-for-VW-T2-Bay-1968-1979-/271527653694?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f384f313e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I realise 68 have button and later have trigger - but are they definitely not interchangeable....?

 

[bluenose]

JK specifically say this handle is for 68 onwards...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/211837205N-Locking-Cab-Door-Handle-With-2-Keys-for-VW-T2-Bay-1968-1979-/271527653694?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f384f313e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I realise 68 have button and later have trigger - but are they definitely not interchangeable....?

JK seem to say a lot of parts are 68-79 which aren't so I wouldn't trust that!

 

[67panel]

YOU CAN USE A SPLITTY ONE IF YOU CHANGE THE OPERATING FINGER ON THE BACK OF THE LOCK BARREL

 

[dubdubz]

I have an issue with mine - also a 68 - the doors don't seem to want to lock with a key, it unlocks with a struggle - its not stiff as such - just seems as though it's not connecting correctly in the back of the lock?

It does my head in-I'm not overly bothered if I have to remove door mechs but I'm not sure what to check, sure I have the right 'finger' but no idea how to check without masses of internet searching....

I have to open the sliding door and open the passenger door and then lean across -proper pita!

did you solve your issue?

the door mechs are 68 only [possibly split?]

 

[69PROJECT]

On this...for some reason I think the door may be an actual later door rather than just wrong handle

Can't quite remember but I think that's why it's different

Simon

 

[slow-lane-Matt]

I have an issue with mine - also a 68 - the doors don't seem to want to lock with a key, it unlocks with a struggle - its not stiff as such - just seems as though it's not connecting correctly in the back of the lock?

It does my head in-I'm not overly bothered if I have to remove door mechs but I'm not sure what to check, sure I have the right 'finger' but no idea how to check without masses of internet searching....

I have to open the sliding door and open the passenger door and then lean across -proper pita!

did you solve your issue?

the door mechs are 68 only [possibly split?]

It's almost certainly the little spring inside the lock mechanism - fiddly but easily replaced (mines a 68 too)

 

[dubdubz]

I have an issue with mine - also a 68 - the doors don't seem to want to lock with a key, it unlocks with a struggle - its not stiff as such - just seems as though it's not connecting correctly in the back of the lock?

It does my head in-I'm not overly bothered if I have to remove door mechs but I'm not sure what to check, sure I have the right 'finger' but no idea how to check without masses of internet searching....

I have to open the sliding door and open the passenger door and then lean across -proper pita!

did you solve your issue?

the door mechs are 68 only [possibly split?]

It's almost certainly the little spring inside the lock mechanism - fiddly but easily replaced (mines a 68 too)

Any pics at all? Cheers

 

[Andy_sheff]

I think the po gave me a little spring so I bet that's what the door needs to help it, feels like the keys gonna snap if I turn it anymore but it is trying to lock and unlock?


The other door is deffo a later door, I bought a replacement handle for it with a key but the finger is much fatter on the new one, need to try and swap them or grind it down or something along those lines

 

[vwcanuck]

I have a 68 as well, and the PO replaced the driver's side door handle with a later model. My key works all doors except the 68 passenger side handl, so I'm guessing there is in fact a difference between 68 and other years. I will keep using it until there's problems but for now I tagged these threads for future reference. Maybe some could help you now. Have fun reading ...

This Karl gent knows his stuff ... only 67 or 68 will fit.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=339207&highlight=door+handle" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Info & picture of the elusive spring.

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=57702" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Step by step how to replace the spring in 69-69 Bus.

http://www.type2.com/rvanness/lock.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In case you can fit a later handle ... instruction how to rebuild the lock cylinder.

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=59038" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A picture of where to find your 68 key code is here on page 5.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=312340&start=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Andy_sheff]

I have a 68 as well, and the PO replaced the driver's side door handle with a later model. I will keep using it until there's problems but for now I tagged these threads for future reference. Maybe some could help you now. Have fun reading ...

Info & picture of the elusive spring.

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=57702" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Step by step how to replace the spring in 69-69 Bus.

http://www.type2.com/rvanness/lock.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In case you can fit a later handle ... instruction how to rebuild the lock cylinder.

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=59038" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A picture of where to find your 68 key code is here on page 5.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=312340&start=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Very handy! Cheers for that! Ile give it a go and report back.