1990 - Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas (XJ40) - Front passenger side door won't open from the outside. Electric door lock and inner door handle works. Threaded rod from handle moves up and down in plastic (?) connector, doesn't hold at all.

UPDATE - After further observation, please see picture with arrows.

 

Is it the rod slipping in the plastic block?
Maybe try putting a nut on it. It doesn't look like theres much room but maybe easier out of the car. Good luck.

 

You nailed it, I epoxied it in place, just couldn't get my hand back there.

 

Good deal. Glad its fixed

 

I appreciate it. After asking this question numerous time to lots of Jaguar folks, you're the only one who came up with the answer.