[Richard/SIA]

Went on-line looking for a drivers side outside door release, NONE to be found.

Seems they may be the No. 1 failure part for Disco's?

So this leaves me to wonder if there might be a market for a billet steel (Stainless?) version that won't break?

I have a CNC mill and a CAD/CAM wizard, so all I need is a good sample to start from.
I expect it's a mirror image of the passenger side, which is only akin to hens teeth for availability.

Am I on to something, or just missed the ad from the guy that has a thousand in stock for pennies each?

 

[pazzo rover]

If you are looking to replace just the part of the handle that you grab, then no go.

Where are you looking??
British Parts of Utah-Land Range Rover Sport LR4 LR3 LR2 Discovery Defender Freelander Genuine OEM Accessories Parts

Not cheap but the full handles can be had. Drivers Front ALR2255 Land Rover Door Handle, Front Driver Side Door | Replacement Land Rover Body Parts or DOOR HANDLE LH OUTER DISCOVERY I, RNS134, ALR2255 - Rovers North - Classic Land Rover Parts

Drivers Rear MXC1255 Door Handle - Outer - Rear Left Hand - 1994-1997 (Genuine Part # MXC1255 ) - Land Rover door catches\window regulators from Atlantic British

Any place can order these handles, they are not "NLA".

 

[Richard/SIA]

Yikes!

It's a Rover, not Ferrari.

I think I will take the old handle apart and see if I can whittle a replacement for just the part that is actually broken.

I remember the good 'ol days, when Lucas made the parts and you could buy just what you needed rather than an overpriced "Assembly".

 

[pazzo rover]

I'm with you for those prices they should be made of gold. It reminds me of having to spend $1900 on a USED turn signal switch assembly for a '85 308.

Before you autopsy the handle check the adjuster rods. If they are too loose the handle can feel very sloppy. Easy enough to check. If the rods are rusted the parts can be had.

Now if the cast handle is cracked then all bets are off. Replace the handle or get creative with the cnc. Good luck.

 

[Richard/SIA]

Casting is cheap in every sense of the word.
So of course it's the .30¢ casting that has failed.

Think I will make one from billet stainless.
Looks simple enough to do on the manual mill if I'm only making one.
Is "Billet" still the rage?

Seems that if this is as common a failure as it appears they might be a marketable item after all.
Say $25.00 ea. in billet stainless?

 

[pazzo rover]

Billet could have the look of the handle on the Range Rover Classic.

Door Handle Outer RH Front Heated - Land Rover door catches\window regulators from Atlantic British
Door Handle - Outer - Rear Right Hand (MTC9114 Same Fit As Part # MTC9114 ) - Land Rover door catches\window regulators from Atlantic British

 

[ArmyRover]

plenty of them in the junk yards around here

 

[Richard/SIA]

I did confirm today that it's only the flimsy aluminum casting that has failed.

So I may indeed whittle a couple from steel.
Looks simple enough to do on the manual mill.
Might even be able to bend it from flat stock.