DanVW 0 Posted January 6, 2008 Having gone once last year I replaced the broken part with a new one from Dave16v all was well for the next year or so apart from the handle being very stiff despite being well greased up :lol: anyway last Thursday morning I tried to open the car and the handle broke again, but this time it was the pivot part of the mech that has gone so looks like it replacement time :-( anyway just as a warning if you have replaced the usual bit that breaks and the handle is stiff strip it and work out why! Dont leave it till it breaks something else! Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted January 6, 2008 There was always the chance that the next weak point in the handle would surface once the new striker arm is fitted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanVW 0 Posted January 6, 2008 Not knocking your replacement Dave they are top notch and have saved everyone from buying new VW handles :thumb right: plus I have not heard of anyone else having this problem so it should not put anyone else off, I just wanted to let people know that if you do find the handle quite stiff after replacement make sure you strip and check why its stiff rather than ignoring it like me :( Anyway I have sorted a replacement driverside handle from DubNut that is broken in the usual place so I will be making good from bad next weekend :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
