removing back door handles

[hardc0re_tid]

how is this done? im sure that i will need to remove some of the linkage rods in the door but i dont want to fuck it up and prevent my RCL from working.... waits for andy s

thanks in advance
chris

 

[JClark]

Take out the handles, welded plate over hole, add filler etc

You don't want to take out the linkage or the central locking won't work and people won't be able to get out of the car.

 

[hardc0re_tid]

how easy are they to remove? can i remove the handles and whack a load of filler in there, dont fancy getting the welder out, nor do i have the sort of money to get welding done lol

 

[inahole]

You could but you have a very big chance of it jumping out cos of vibration etc (bit of a bodge!)

Cut some 2mm steel plate to size and chemical metal it in place, when its gone off dress it back (grinder) smooth over with filler and then paint.

http://www.diynot.com/shop/Chemical_Metal_Tube/18658

Save fuckin about welding.

Hope it helps.

 

[andy s]

personally i would weld a plate in, thats how mine were done, but you have to watch for the heat buckling the surrounding area.

mines been done for 3-4 years and had no cracks etc, so its been done correctly.