Keys Lost!! OOPS!

[mikmik]

Lads, the keys are missing...I know they'll show up eventually. Or maybe not!



So, what're my options? New ignition barrell and locks?

isthere a code anywhere in the car ?

All suggestions greatly appreciated

Regards

Mick

[stuthegasman]

I think you will find mick the ignition has been changed once already I think it was off a metro as for the door locks and boot lock that's a bit trickier you will have to keep a look out on ebay or if your brave enough when you get a new key, any old marina door key I think would do you can make the lock pins in the barrel fit the new key, but there will be someone along with more experience of this than me.....good luck

[mikmik]

Thanks for teh reply Stu and for teh email too mate!

The annoying thing is that they'll turn up as soon as I have everything got off eBay!

[locost_bryan]

There's a number stamped on the lock barrel iirc. Check back through last years postings, I'm sure I posted a link to a website that had the info on how find the numbers.

[mikmik]

Thanks Bryan

I take it I just call a locksmith with the number then? Does that work for the door and boot locks too?

[locost_bryan]

I take it I just call a locksmith with the number then? Does that work for the door and boot locks too?

Think you just give the code to the locksmith. Should work for all locks.

[mikmik]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Rover-Metro-s ... 5885a153d8

This look familiar Stu?


I'll have a poke around at the locks today and see how I get on.

Its all part of the Marina adventure!

[mikmik]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A-Morris-Marina-i ... 8003r14645

wahey!!! Plan b!

[stuthegasman]

perfect mick and easy to change as well, just the door locks now......

[mikmik]

Got the Metro one and I'll have a pop at fitting it on Monday.

Anyone got any ideas for getting the shear bolts off the old one? Dril? Puch? easy-out?

Also I don't have any new shear bolts, so i assume i can just use ordinary bolts, and if anyone has an clue what they are - metric or imperial that'd be brilliant!

thanks lads

Mick

[JubileeNut]

Just get a sharp chisel or screw driver and knock them round on the outer part of the head by digging in. Once a few taps they free off and you can wind them out.
Or cut a slot in them with a Dremel tool.

[mikmik]

Thats a great help, thanks mate.

At last!!! An excuse to buy a Dremel!!

[mikmik]

SUCCESS!!!!


I have the new ignition barrell on and the car is running again after a fairly lengthy hiatus.

Just to sort the door and boot locks now. My plan is to remove the door lock barrell and bring it to the locksmiths in town and see if he can make a key from the code.


Thanks to all for their help.

[mikmik]

Ok my joy was short-lived as she promptly overheated!



Thats another day's work - flush the cooling system and have a look at the stat.

[stuthegasman]

it's a brand new stat and radiator, might be worth checking the water pump and fan belt, but the belt is new as well