Rear hatch lock

I closed my hatch on friday and it did not latch. As I opened the hatch , the male part of the lock (upper section) housing had broken right off. Apparantly this is a common problem (new to me) as this part is prone to developping hairline cracks in the metal.
A new part lists for 400$ for the alarmed version (150$ without alarm). I am trying my luck with jb weld and hope this will work or I will have to order a new one.
AVOID SLAMMING THE REAR HATCH and check your locks for hairline cracks. Pics to follow.

The problem is usually the receiver, you may want to check with Jerry on whether he has an option available. He is, or was providing a liner (female) replacement:
reutterwerk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19183

The receiver liner just replaced. The upper latch broke into 2 peices. The part that contains the nylon latch snapped right off.

Can the non alarmed version be used and just de-activate the alarm from the rear hatch?

I don't know Dave if the non alarmed one can be used. I would get on the horn to mark and see if he has a used one.

Well the JB weld did not hold. Will try a different epoxy tonight. Will look for parts later. I spoke to 2 other 928 owners at our monthlyPCA dinner and each have had issue with this upper latch breaking. Check for hairline cracks and gently close the hatch. A search on RL shows this to be a common problem.