Mk2 Door Latches.

[Profpinz]

G'Day All,

Whilst I posted in the newbie section that I am not a VW owner (Golf or any other model) I did mention that the vehicle I am restoring uses a VW motor and several other VW components.

Currently I am working on the body and have been looking for some "smallish", all metal, door latches to use in the lift up sides and I understand the Mk2 Golf has units that might conform to my requirements
Additionally my automotive Engineer informs me that to get certification the latches me be:
1/......used on a vehicle newer than 1987
2/......used on a vehicle that was sold through Australian VW Dealers.

I'm no expert on these vehicles/latches and most of my information to date has been gleaned from the internet so if someone would be kind enough to verify my research, I'd appreciate it!

Additionally if someone has some two (2) left and two (2) right units for sale I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks!

[sports racer]

The handles from a MK3 are very similar, interchangable and much easier to find. I suggest you track down a local wrecker and see what he's got.

Standard MK2



Later model



Cheers

Paul

[Profpinz]

Thanks for the reply Paul, but it's actually the Latches themselves, not the door handles that I'm after.

[Lucky13]

Hi Mate
I'm pretty sure there are some in my shelf collecting dust. I'll have a look tomorrow and let you know.
Cheers Dan

[Lucky13]

Sorry mate, I forgot to look.
But I'll look tomorrow made a note for myself.

[JAYISK]

The handles from a MK3 are very similar, interchangable and much easier to find. I suggest you track down a local wrecker and see what he's got.

Standard MK2



Later model



Cheers

Paul

Hey Paul,
on a side note, if you change the external handles to the MK3 type, do you need to do anything to the internal mechanism?

[sports racer]

I can't remember if I had to file the internals or bend something but it took about an hour per handle to fit them and get them to work with the latches. It's worth it though.

[Lucky13]

Thanks for the reply Paul, but it's actually the Latches themselves, not the door handles that I'm after.

I have only two right hand latches. Let me know if you want them.