Hello, I happened upon this thread due to shared interest.
I suffered the same issues with driver's side (left) door handle. I purchased the repair spring, lever and pin kit. While installing, I snapped off the small pot-metal pole in which the pin is supposed to fasten the plastic spring lever. Uggghhh.
I found a replacement handle at pick a part for $15.00. The only issue was the lock tumbler required swapping out. After some trial and error, I discovered the trick to popping out the tumbler.
When viewing the tumbler you will notice two "L" shaped latches that fit inside a reciprocal notch. These are where the tumbler is released by spinning the top section opposite the bottom. I used a crescent wrench and vice grips. However, there is one important step required for success. The key must be inserted in the tumbler and turned while you are wrenching the top and bottom. It is spring loaded and caution must be paid to avoid it blasting off and being lost or injuring someone.
Hope it helps.
