Outside door handle adjustment.

[GTV1779]

Hi,
My GTV outside door handle is failing to lift the latch high enough to clear the catch on the B pillar. Rebuilt hinges door has not sagged,
internal door handle opens door every time. Handle is a Turin Imports replacement fitted 6 years ago. Can't see any adjustment in original handle or workshop manual. Can any one help with a suggestion on how to fix the problem before I strip the door or order new door handles.
Regards, GTV1779

[Colin Byrne]

assuming your talking about a 105, there should be a small adjustment bolt (m4 i think) at the end of the die cast arm that comes off the outside door handle. Screwing this down so that it just rests on the internal striking plate should help

[GTV1779]

Thank you Colin for your prompt reply it is a 105 1750 mk1 I have owned since 1996 will adust during the week.
Regards,
1051779

[cjheath]

The other thing that makes these come loose is wear in the pivot holes. There are rivets in these, and the die-cast metal just wears the hole around the rivet larger. As they loosen, they have less range of effective movement at the adjustment screw.

[Mark Baigent]

Just a little hint when resetting the handles into final position - they are notorious for wearing the paintwork and door panel because of their raw edges and metal to metal contact with the door. Regardless of how well they are fitted they eventually move with use. "Seat" the edges on a bed of silicone which acts essentially as a gasket (Wurths is best) stopping the handles from moving, absorbing the 'shock' of each use and protecting the paintwork at the same time. Smooth off just as it's drying and you wont even know it's there. They'll never move again nor damage the paint.