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Default Can't open my old PVC front door (gearbox seems shot). Help!

On 24/10/2016 09:42, Andy Burns wrote:
JD wrote:

Is there any way to get it unlocked without destroying the door?


Might be the barrel, rather than the gearbox ... I'd start by popping to
the nearest DIY shed, buying an el-cheapo replacement euro barrel of
appropriate length, then remove the handles, drill out the old barrel
and see what I could do with length of wire coathanger. If you get it
open, fit the temporary barrel then replace with a decent barrel later.


Why remove the handles? I would try to drill through the Euro barrel at
the level of the retaining screw and then hope it pushes out.

Does the key keep turning from both sides of the door?

These people are helpful and might know the best way to approach the
problem:

http://upvcspares4repairs.co.uk


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