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RAZ
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Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:21 am Post subject:
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Hi all,
The outside drivers' door latch has cracked and is ready to fall off. It
needs to be replaced and the EKT shows special tools needed to remove the
handle mechanism.
Has anyone replaced this mechanism?
Can standard shop tools be used?
Thanks,
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Bob
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Dave Plowman (News)
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Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:21 am Post subject:
Re: '97 540 broken door handle assistance |
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In article <TSrod.133218$HA.84807@attbi_s01>,
RAZ <bzockoff@hhotmaill.com> wrote:
| Quote: | The outside drivers' door latch has cracked and is ready to fall off. It
needs to be replaced and the EKT shows special tools needed to remove the
handle mechanism.
Has anyone replaced this mechanism?
Can standard shop tools be used?
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I wish you luck with an answer - I tried near everywhere, including here,
without success.
On mine, the original was metal - horrible pot metal stuff. The
replacement plastic. But they never break, according to BMW...;-)
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*I am a nobody, and nobody is perfect; therefore I am perfect*
Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW
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Dave Plowman (News)
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Tue Nov 23, 2004 1:21 am Post subject:
Re: '97 540 broken door handle assistance |
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In article <ITtod.86173$5K2.60898@attbi_s03>,
RAZ <bzockoff@hhotmaill.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Right, it's cast aluminum stuff.
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If it were aluminium, it might not have broken. But it's Mazak - a sort of
zinc alloy. Known as muckite. ;-)
| Quote: | Replacement plastic?? Did you replace it or
have it done? Damm not I'll have to paint it too.
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Here's some UK figures. Supplied painted from factory - about 150 gbp. No
supply time available. Painted by garage - but only as part of other work
so would have to wait until the same colour car came in for accident
repair - about 90 gbp.
Part alone 30 gbp. And either way plus fitting and VAT.
I've painted mine but not fitted it yet. I just use the remote to open the
window. I've examined what you can see through the hole with a magnifying
glass and powerful lamp, but still can't work out how it is removed.
If needs be I'll strip out the door.
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*Many people quit looking for work when they find a job *
Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW
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RAZ
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Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:38 am Post subject:
Re: '97 540 broken door handle assistance |
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Dave,
Hello again!
Right, it's cast aluminum stuff. Replacement plastic?? Did you replace it or
have it done? Damm not I'll have to paint it too.
--
BobZ
Boston, MA USA
'97 BMW 540i Sport 120,000 miles
'00 VW Passat GLX 40,000 miles
'93 Volvo 850 140,000 miles
1972 Triumph Bonneville 650
"Dave Plowman (News)" <dave@davenoise.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | In article <TSrod.133218$HA.84807@attbi_s01>,
RAZ <bzockoff@hhotmaill.com> wrote:
The outside drivers' door latch has cracked and is ready to fall off. It
needs to be replaced and the EKT shows special tools needed to remove
the
handle mechanism.
Has anyone replaced this mechanism?
Can standard shop tools be used?
I wish you luck with an answer - I tried near everywhere, including here,
without success.
On mine, the original was metal - horrible pot metal stuff. The
replacement plastic. But they never break, according to BMW...;-)
--
*I am a nobody, and nobody is perfect; therefore I am perfect*
Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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