VW Transporter - ignition lock

[Pollypeptide]

Our "K" reg VW camper van needs a new ignition lock. I've purchased a new barrel but now can't figure out how to fit it. Can anyone out there give any help/advice? Many thanks in anticipation.

[chas2008]

not familiar with this vehicle but on many early cars you had to drill the housing (1/8th drill) to release a pin which allowed it to be withdrawn, does the new barrel give you indication of this? clip,pin, spring etc. ?

[AlBags]

Usually, the barrel is fitted with shear bolts into the column housing. You may need to centre-punch these undone/out .. or drill them out.
Usually, the key has to be inserted and turned to a certain position and then the barrel and key removed from housing.
Also .. sometimes there is a spring-loaded pin that has to be compressed through an access hole to remove the assy.
You really need to check a manual.

[chas2008]

http://answers.yahoo....20071102121925AAo8Uh7

[boxtops]

^ Radio has just reported that 15000 homes have no power since 7pm last night, police officer speaking at the moment, 120 vehicles stranded, they have rescued 300 people including schoolchildren on a bus rescued at 2am. Landslips and flooding closed railway lines between Edinburgh and Berwick.

[boxtops]

^oops sorry, wrong thread....