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General => General Technical => Topic started by: Shaq on August 28, 2003, 09:20:18 AM

Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: Shaq on August 28, 2003, 09:20:18 AM
Basically a mate of mine (idiot) pulled a bit too hard on the handle to try and shut the door, and the handle came off :mad:  , its back in its groove but if anyone uses the handle to shut the door it will pop back out any suggestions on how to secure this or do I have to buy a whole door card????


Thanks

Shaq
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: Fish on August 28, 2003, 09:29:52 AM
Take the door card off, and fibre glass the handle back in place. Remember to use LOTS AND LOTS of the stuff.

I am sure that the Bish will post on this.

Dan
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: clive on August 28, 2003, 09:51:34 AM
When mine broke l managed to sneek a large oversize washer up in the handle to rescrew it , been fine since

Hope this helps  
All the best Clive
clive@mazdarotaryclub.com
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Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: Shaq on August 28, 2003, 10:27:12 AM
clive,

how do i get to this screw ?
do i have to take the the window switch out to gain access?

Shaq
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: Archbish on August 28, 2003, 10:30:28 AM
Oh ok then.  

2 methods -
1)remove the door panel, and from the back get fine glassfibre/polyfibre ribbon, shred it, soak it in resin and let it harden.  It\'ll be stronger than the original and it works a treat.

2)Seal the bottom of the door, and pour concrete down the crack between the window and the door.  Obviously it\'ll make the door a little heavier, and the window won\'t go down, but it\'ll make sure the passengers don\'t overdo the handle pulling...

OJ
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: Shaq on August 28, 2003, 10:46:52 AM
Archbish

Lol !

I was thinking that the second option would be the best for me.

(now where can I get cement from)   :p

Thanks

Shaq
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: davefrith on August 28, 2003, 11:12:22 AM
OJ will most likely donate some from the large supply between his ears :)

God I am hung over and so not funny

Coats on

Dave
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: Archbish on August 28, 2003, 02:06:01 PM
((don\'t worry dave, you\'re as funny as you normally are...))
Title: passenger side interior handle
Post by: davefrith on August 28, 2003, 02:16:42 PM
:D :D :D :rollin