Re: thought about repairing break? (archive)

Yes, I have could do it at work no problem. Maybe use somekind of metal bond with a strap? Could also double flush some small rivits. I do have some 5 min. epoxy here at the house but I think it would crack again after a while. The piece is metal if it was plastic the epoxy would work with some fiber tape and would be better than new.

Thanks for your help.

Thought about getting a piece of aluminium strip (fairly thick) and filing to fit in between the reinforcing edges on the casting and then bending to take the right angle - you could then screw/epoxy the strap over the break? (if there is enough clearance to the door lock motor behind for screws)...?

Just 2c worth.

93 740il with 135k on it.

The door lock knob on the drivers door would not come up all the way. All the other doors fine. Had to open the back door and pull the knob up the rest of the way. Seemed like at first it was just happening in the cold. Thought it might need some lube. I took of the door panel and Look what I found.

Does anyone know if I can get this bracket by itself or the stealer is going to tell me that they only sell the whole assy?

Thanks,
kbia
93 740il [hers]
94 540i [mine]

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Re: thought about repairing break? wiley parsons 22:30 2/04/2001 (1)
- could it be welded? kbia 23:15 2/04/2001 (0)

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