wiseman Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hi, Every One, Removed the bonnet latch on my Mk1 today, the normal bonnet wont open reason, i found it quite easy to do after reading the comments on here, so thumbs up guys, before replacing the new one i checked the condition of the link between the grill and lock, i think this part is also shot, because it will only turn clockwise smoothly, anticlock wise its either a non starter or extremely hard to rotate, can any one point me to a web site where i can buy one, and do i get a new key with it, my one is showing a little bit of ware.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Fordpartsuk, eBay, scrapyard www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 looked on these sites, seems that if i order a nice new one i have to build the lock to suit my existing key, how do i build it, does the new kit have some kind of drawing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 hi, guys, ive now got the new lock and a good lock barrel from a well known auction site, but, i have a strange situation when both are in place, whats happening is the whole lock barrel seems to move far too much, a better way to put it is, when i insert the key the barrel moves inwards into the lock, ive checked all the dimensions by comparing with the old parts and every thing seems to be the same. any thoughts fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0styTDCi Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 are you sure you assembled the new barrel correctly, I cant remember how it was on the mk1. I never had any trouble with mine it was a dream car compared to my mk2.5 its nothing but trouble, problem after problem. Take a look at this video this chaps made, its a brilliant guide to building the barrel to fit your key. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rtDAAjycrQY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 The barrel is and was made up, its from a breakers, just seems when both lock and barrel in situ the barrel will move front to back , to fix the problem it seems i need to insert a spacer , which doesnt seem right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Sorted now, it was the metal housing that the barrel sits in , the front lip i tapped in to make the area neet , i tapped in too much...h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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