V50 Trim : - Solution to cruddy internal tailgate handle?

adamamam · Feb 17th, 2020, 18:45

The internal tailgate handle seems dreadful on these cars (v50). Mine is broken on one end (tabs).
Wreckers yards seem to have mostly broken ones too.

Is there a good fix/bodge for these?

IainG · Feb 17th, 2020, 19:48

Hi
Sure I fixed mine about 10 years ago with a cable tie. Been fine since then. Will check tomorrow and see if I can take a photo. Mind you thinking about it I don't actually use it, so that is why it may have lasted!!
Iain

IainG · Feb 17th, 2020, 19:58

Hi
Just checked now.

Iain

adamamam · Feb 17th, 2020, 20:47

Thanks! It's the inner tabs that are broken on mine that are supposed to locate into the actual door. Looks like a good fix though!

Petey80 · Feb 20th, 2020, 15:31

I used a bit of polymorph into the hole where the securing tab was broken, then whacked a self tapper in through the handle and into it.

adamamam · Feb 21st, 2020, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petey80

I used a bit of polymorph into the hole where the securing tab was broken, then whacked a self tapper in through the handle and into it.

What a great idea! Thanks for that. I will do the same I think.

Feb 17th, 2020, 18:45	#1
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Solution to cruddy internal tailgate handle? The internal tailgate handle seems dreadful on these cars (v50). Mine is broken on one end (tabs). Wreckers yards seem to have mostly broken ones too. Is there a good fix/bodge for these? __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Feb 17th, 2020, 19:48	#2
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:53 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Sure I fixed mine about 10 years ago with a cable tie. Been fine since then. Will check tomorrow and see if I can take a photo. Mind you thinking about it I don't actually use it, so that is why it may have lasted!! Iain Last edited by IainG; Feb 17th, 2020 at 19:52.

Feb 17th, 2020, 20:47	#4
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	Thanks! It's the inner tabs that are broken on mine that are supposed to locate into the actual door. Looks like a good fix though! __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Feb 20th, 2020, 15:31	#5
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	I used a bit of polymorph into the hole where the securing tab was broken, then whacked a self tapper in through the handle and into it. __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

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