door release catch query

Discuss Bodywork problems here.
Forum rules
By using this site, you agree to our rules. Please see: Terms of Use
Post Reply
jcrtd
Minor Friendly
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:33 pm
Location: strtaford upon avon
MMOC Member: No

door release catch query

Post by jcrtd »

I have just started to repair the front doors on my traveller but can't see how to remove the door handle and catch. The problem is how do you remove the internal door locking lever to allow the mechanism to be removed?
Thanks
John
pegasus
Minor Fan
Posts: 101
Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:04 pm
Location: wednesbury
MMOC Member: No

Re: door release catch query

Post by pegasus »

The internal door lock has a small spring loaded peg in the side of it. You need to push it in and pull the lever out.
Mark
http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=12994[url][/url]
DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Minor Legend
Posts: 3010
Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:42 pm
Location: Whiteabbey, Co Antrim
MMOC Member: Yes

Re: door release catch query

Post by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH »

If its the older type of handle with no external lock it has a spring clip that you pull out from underneath and then you can withdraw the lever, mke sure you dont drop it I had a lot of trouble finding a replacement for mine!


Too many Minors so little time.....
jcrtd
Minor Friendly
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:33 pm
Location: strtaford upon avon
MMOC Member: No

Re: door release catch query

Post by jcrtd »

thanks for the info. All I need now is something to get the spring clip out. What an akward place!
John
simmitc
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 5096
Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:43 am
Location: Essex
MMOC Member: Yes

Re: door release catch query

Post by simmitc »

Have you realised that once you've got the locking lever out, you still have to remove the entire window frame and glass in order to remove the lock assembly?
DAVIDMCCULLOUGH
Minor Legend
Posts: 3010
Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:42 pm
Location: Whiteabbey, Co Antrim
MMOC Member: Yes

Re: door release catch query

Post by DAVIDMCCULLOUGH »

The spring clip should pull out with pliers.


Too many Minors so little time.....
jcrtd
Minor Friendly
Posts: 45
Joined: Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:33 pm
Location: strtaford upon avon
MMOC Member: No

Re: door release catch query

Post by jcrtd »

The window surround/frame is already out as part of the general repair and paint with new rubbers etc. The spring clip seems to be visible but inside the mechanism without a bit sticking out to get pliers on.
Thanks
John
Declan_Burns
Minor Legend
Posts: 1960
Joined: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:32 am
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
MMOC Member: No

Re: door release catch query

Post by Declan_Burns »

Can you take a photo as there are different types.
Regards
Declan


Regards
Declan
Post Reply