Monaro door handles

[bobfredstinker]

Hi, I bought these parts and some metal Omega door handles and I just wanted to know if this is all I need to make the replacement door handles work?

[neiljohnson]

Assuming they are the omega rods then yes that's all you need

[bobfredstinker]

neiljohnson said:

Assuming they are the omega rods then yes that's all you need

They are. Goodo, that's that then! Topic closed Thanks a lot!

[EmmaJ]

Makes a big difference

[bobfredstinker]

I know, I'm pretty excited. Just need to get them painted the right colour now...

[KMud]

Mine have been on the shelf for ages, really should do them.

Remember you'll need to reinstate the door membranes.

[bobfredstinker]

KMud said:

Mine have been on the shelf for ages, really should do them.

Remember you'll need to reinstate the door membranes.

Sorry, what...?? You've lost me!

[KMud]

You'll need to peel back the plastic membranes to access the bolts holding in the door handles and get them in and out (pretty sure - not sure if I've missed a clever trick).

It's a good idea to refresh those membranes anyway, there have been lots of reports of soggy carpets due to leaks there.

[Melchett]

He means that once you have removed the door card, there will be a plastic membrane underneath. Have some silicone sealant at the ready.

Are you sure they are omega rods in the picture? They look identical to the monaro ones I removed.

[Melchett]

He means that once you have removed the door card, there will be a plastic membrane underneath. Have some silicone sealant at the ready.

Are you sure they are omega rods in the picture? They look identical to the monaro ones I removed.

[VinceM]

The Monaro and Omega rods do look very similar unless they are placed side by side.

Passenger side easy to do, drivers side more tricky with the lock but still fairly straightforward.

[bobfredstinker]

Can I not just be a whimp and get Monkfish to do it when I next go up for a service...??

[KMud]

It's probably 1-1.5 hours labour, but it's not demanding work.

[bobfredstinker]

KMud said:

It's probably 1-1.5 hours labour, but it's not demanding work.

I'm just not very good with cars and don't want to break anything!

[neiljohnson]

I've fitted quite a few of these now its not hard but a fiddly job, just be careful with all the clips as they are easily broken

[Tattooboy]

neiljohnson said:

I've fitted quite a few of these now its not hard but a fiddly job, just be careful with all the clips as they are easily broken

As above, Neil done mine in 007's car park one morning

[bobfredstinker]

Tattooboy said:

neiljohnson said:

I've fitted quite a few of these now its not hard but a fiddly job, just be careful with all the clips as they are easily broken

As above, Neil done mine in 007's car park one morning

Indeed, but it's breaking the clips that I'm concerned about!

[Tattooboy]

bobfredstinker said:

Tattooboy said:

neiljohnson said:

I've fitted quite a few of these now its not hard but a fiddly job, just be careful with all the clips as they are easily broken

As above, Neil done mine in 007's car park one morning

Indeed, but it's breaking the clips that I'm concerned about!

Not sure what clips there are on a Monaro as the door cards are screwed on?

[KMud]

Tattooboy said:

Not sure what clips there are on a Monaro as the door cards are screwed on?

There are those crappy clips in the sail-pieces (inside the doors, opposite the mirrors), otherwise screws, yeah.

[neiljohnson]

Mirror housing & door pins

Membrane isn't a problem you don't have to disturb it at the bottom