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Author: | kath20 [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | door handle removal |
Hi Guys does anybody know the procedure for removing the door lock mechanism & handle from a 1969 Cooper S.The Door is off the car with the window winder mechanis removed.I now need to remove the rest of the door mech.The mechanism & handle need replacing [drivers side].Where would i go to get them new. Cheers. |
Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: door handle removal |
You won't find the handle or lock new here, they were Australian specific parts. Handle is different to 850 or UK Mk1 cars. Lock is similar, a UK one could work [maybe], but I've never done it. Mine was worn so I found a good S/H one, washed it out then filled it with powdered graphite. If you have a copy of the Scientific Publications/Gregory #64 manual the Oz doors are properly detailed in there. Basically there is a circlip on the inner end of the outside handle which must be removed, a single screw behind the chromed cover, then there are 2x more screws that hold the outer handle's escutcheon in place. Don't drop the 2 screws or the snail spring into the door...! The door lock can then be pushed into the door and removed after its mounting screws are taken out. This can be done with the window and winder mechanism still in, contrary to what the book says. [edit] When refitting, I found that the %$#^@ circlip can be dispensed with, IF the C shaped lever is bent open a bit. ![]() |
Author: | kath20 [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: door handle removal |
Thanks drmini.That worked fine.Now I will need to find a door handle as mine has so much play in it it is almost beyond use.What Aussie minis had the same door handle or can the existing handle be rebuilt? Cheers. |
Author: | Goldbrocade_62 [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: door handle removal |
I struggled to find good ones so I made up a jig and turned and put a sleeve on them they are a fiddle but mine have no play |
Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: door handle removal |
If there is a lot of play up/down when opening, it is generally a worn lock, not the handle. If the handle is loose sideways, add more nylon shims off another handle. If the problem is the lock barrel, a boot lock barrel assembly can be modified to fit. The barrel in these Oz handles is NLA, and is NOT the same as a UK door barrel. |
Author: | winabbey [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: door handle removal |
drmini in aust wrote: ... the %$#^@ circlip can be dispensed with ... Had a look in the Mini parts books and couldn't find anything with that part number. ![]() Perhaps it was a substitute number developed in the workshop by those who worked on Mini doors? |
Author: | jprior2912 [ Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: door handle removal |
drmini in aust wrote: If there is a lot of play up/down when opening, it is generally a worn lock, not the handle. If it is as Doc said, although the lock mech's are NLA direct off the shelf, you CAN buy a modificed 850/UK door lock that will fit http://minisport.com.au/mini-right-hand ... up-to-1970 If you don't want to shell out that kind of money. I have it on good word that you can purchase a standard 850 door lock and modify it yourself with helicoils in the threads. (the std 850 lock is ALOT cheaper). If you don't want to do that, just pay for the the already modded one ![]() |
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