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Hi everyone.
Does anyone know the original manufacturer of the steering column and hence steering lock, please. Embarrassingly in France recently I delayed the groups progress for 20 minutes whilst I tried to get the steering lock free, and need a replacement. I imagine it might be BL ???
Kind regards, John.
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If it looks at all like this John it's a Valeo item used on Rover 800 series. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pL8AAOSwddpmF-q~/s-l1200.jpg) See here for source. After chiselling off bolts you manage to repair old one, fresh break off bolts are available on eBay.
Richard
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Thank you Richard. The key certainly looks identical, I'll take the plastic cover off later and look at the lock.
Cheers, John.
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I never bothered with the snap off bolts when I had to replace the steering lock on an older car.
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Seem to recall that John v6 had a problem some time ago with his roadster lock jamming. Once removed he gave it a good soaking with chain oil and applied a pliers to turn the key and it worked perfectly. (bit of a sh*t or bust method, but could save a few bob?)
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I certainly did & I bought a spare off fleabay. After apply motorbike chain grease via an aerosol I let it soak in then turned it upside down. The crud that came out was amazing. I replaced the bolts with normal ones to facilitate any issue from further failure.
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Thank you again Richard, I bought the one on ebay in your link, just have the little issue of fitting it.
Cheers, John.
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