Bill,

Car is new to me so I don't know how well they have been maintained.  I'll take 
a look and clean them up.

Thanks.

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Bill May" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> yes,the outer handle should open the door if inside handle is in unlocked 
> position. have you oiled your inner mechanism on both sides at oil change 
> intervals? they should be oiled per vw lube instructions as does carb 
> linkage and many other lube and grease points. i would remove both assy and 
> clean then as they are probably gummed up and then relube everything and re 
> install them. check for worn parts after cleaning old grease,oil and dirt.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William Richardson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 5:45 PM
> Subject: [vintagvw] '58 Bug door handle problem
> 
> 
> > On my '58 should the passenger side outside door handle open the door if
> > the inside handle is in the unlocked position?
> >
> > Also, I am having a problem with the drivers side door not opening every
> > now and then - acts like its locked when it's not.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
> >
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