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Dutchgit Member Since: 17 Sep 2023 Location: Emmerich am Rhein Posts: 178 |
I suppose there's nothing but getting it drilled out or such.
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13th Jun 2024 6:47pm |
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StephenO Member Since: 17 Jan 2016 Location: Lochinver Posts: 15 |
Yeh they can be tapped out from the opposite side of the lock with a bit of force. I was wondering if anyone had actually done it and changed the lock with success. Cheers 2012 Range Rover Westminster
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13th Jun 2024 7:35pm |
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Ramblin Man Member Since: 05 Apr 2022 Location: Southsea Posts: 275 |
I did a lock replacement on a ceased swan neck some months back. I was not able to find a direct lock replacement. The only replacement barrel & keys I could find had an armature that was too short. I fitted this anyway to keep the grime out of the release mechanism.
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18th Jun 2024 3:38pm |
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Ramblin Man Member Since: 05 Apr 2022 Location: Southsea Posts: 275 |
I recall that this can only be done without damaging the internals once the lock barrel has been removed. Once the lock barrel is out there is no real need to remove release knob as it should move freely to release the swan neck. TDV8 4.4 2012 |
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18th Jun 2024 3:45pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7926 |
Seems slightly pointless..... what have they done about the single nut & bolt that holds it into the square receiver ?
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18th Jun 2024 5:15pm |
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baz000000 Member Since: 01 Apr 2022 Location: Shropshire Posts: 125 |
With my amateur welder eyes that doesn't look to be welded. There is no spot and no disc or grinder action. It looks more old, disused and crusted to me. Have you tried cleaning it up with a mild acid and polishes? I have found over years fine road dust can set like pretty much like cement. |
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18th Jun 2024 7:17pm |
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Proftinkerpot Member Since: 22 Dec 2022 Location: County Antrim Posts: 179 |
You might also find that the tow bar swan neck has rusted and seized in the receiver. It looks a bit rusty and if the previous owner intended to keep it there, it is unlikely they applied any grease before inserting the neck to the receiver. There are usually towbar listed on eBay. There is a hitch advertised on Gumtree at the minute but it is located in Belfast and priced at £180 which I think is pricey even though it looks new
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19th Jun 2024 9:58pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6408 |
Remove the whole lot - swan neck and the receiver.
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19th Jun 2024 10:11pm |
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toby1 Member Since: 24 Mar 2024 Location: West Berkshire Posts: 124 |
This is mine. It took a bit of effort to undo the 24mm nut/bolt. I have no idea if this is useable or saveable. I do not have a key if one was issued.
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20th Jun 2024 10:09am |
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AndyRoo Member Since: 06 Dec 2023 Location: Gloucester Posts: 550 |
It's probably the key snapped off in the lock, any self respecting locksmith or yourself with a fine bradawl should be able to poke that out in no time, it doesn't look corroded in either.
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20th Jun 2024 12:04pm |
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