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72 door latch failure!
First thought after trying to close the door on the way home from work a few times... Well that sucks.
 First thought after the door popped open at 60 MPH (it was staying shut at the safety catch position)... Well that really *&%*^* SUCKS!  Anyone with experience out there with this situation?? Here's a couple of photos, the latch now moves up and down about 3/4 inch, the other one does not.. Pulling down lightly: !  "Normal position"  I did a part search on Pelican and came up with nada, I used the schematics at the official Porsche and searched part # 91153105302 on Pelican, still nada. Of course I call our host and realized it was after 5 pm... I did find a web site that tells me 91153105302 is replaced by part # MSU000676, door lock, manual 911 left 1984-89. Is that my only option for a new part??? will I have to "make it fit" , change the striker or sell my first born to make it work again??? I'd hate to sell my first born, cause I really like him a lot after 18+ years of him hanging around!  Thanks in advance for your suggestions
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06-27-2011, 07:13 PM
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That sounds like what happened to my '69 several years ago. The sleeve broke free of the base. The door would not stay shut. I tig welded it back in, and it has held ever since; knock on wood.
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Thanks! I hope that's the answer!
I would prefer to repair rather than replace. The timing is so bad on this, I normally take an early morning drive on some awesome roads that lead into the North Cascades on July 5th. The purpose is to procure camping permits for a yearly trip my son, a few of his friends and my best friend from high school take. At 5:30 am on July 5th there is almost nobody up and moving! Love having 60+ miles of roads to myself and a well sorted 72 Targa with MFI! (Holding the drivers door closed would be a bit of a distraction) Anyone else with suggestions or real life experience??
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