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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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broken door handle

how do I fix? see picture:
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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you can epoxy a washer in the spot where the white plastic has broken out of or replace the unit. is that a brown or gray driver's side door pull?
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 06:37 AM
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it's black. Will epoxy dry super hard , and bond to the rubber plastic so I can drill a hole?

some glues dry soft, and won't bond to some plastics

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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Or try using "quiksteel" instead of glue type stuff...

INFO: http://www.afcinternational.com.au/s...16002_tech.htm
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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I found a quicker way that just worked for me. It involves 2 pieces from the hardware store. A longer bolt and a steel nut insert.

I need to get both parts tomorrow so I can do the other side. I'll post pictures of what I used.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Primitive but effective!


1 6mm X 1.0 Nut insert as pictured
1 6mm X 1.0 X 60mm bolt.

Set insert in place, put bolt in and screw while applying downward pressure therefore threading it's way into the plastic housing of the handle. Thread it far enough so that when you put it up to the door it will start to thread into the hole. Then just screw it until tight and done.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Got the same problem. Great tip.
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