'74 Carrera Need source for lock cyliner
 

Can't quickly locate a vendor for the passenger lock cylinder for my '74 Carrera. Any
suggestions? can these be rebuilt? thanx

Dan Roman is the guy. Email is drrocketdan@gmail.com He has a key and cylinder business with tons of Porsche experience and does a superb job...yes, they can be rebuilt

Follow up to my earlier post - TWEETS RESTORATIONS - you can find a posting from them on PELICAN...think I just saw it in the PARTS FOR SALE thread

door locks
 

I have these available.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1524944802.JPG

I've only had the car for about 6 months, but I could have sworn I was able to unlock the passenger door with the key, but it did take a Herculean effort. However, it's been impossible for a couple of months. Took the door apart, handle and lock off. The lock cylinder looks great, damn near new, so I wonder if I even have the right key for it. (the key works great on the driver's door and ignition) Took it to the locksmith, who will look at it on Monday, but if not, I'll have to send it out. thanx for all of the help and suggestion. steve

If you handle is off, stick the key in the cylinder, remove the allen head screw from the back and pull the cylinder out with the key still in it. Look at the wafers and see if all are flush with the cylinder. If not, it's the wrong key.
You can file down protruding wafers while the key is inserted as an easy fix.
What number is your car?

thanx so much. my car is #433 a coupe. Was Sepia Brown from the factory, repainted long ago to "ice blue". thankfully. s

OK, the locksmith I've used for years was able to do whatever it is he does and now the key works! Just zip her back up and i'm ready to tackle the next problem! thanx agian.
steve

Make sure to service all the components while you are in there.

that's certainly in the plan...now, where did I put that graphite? thanx again.s