Re: [T3] Question about ignition key and steering lock

[John Fessenden "fess" <fess-vwtype3.org@fess.org>]

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I have this problem as well, with my '67.
so, I'll be following in your footsteps to repair mine.

I saw a link posted to this list a while ago, to photos of the lock 
assembly apart,
it looked like they used what remained of the old spring, and just bent 
it to
fit a new location.  I wish I had bookmarked the link.

All, Is the spring hard to source?

--fess


On Jan 11, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Keith Park wrote:

> If your referring to the 67 and earlier lock cylinder, the return 
> spring is
> at the deepest darkest and most buried part of the assembly.  Itsnot 
> really
> obvious how to get it apart but it does come apart and if your 
> observant
> and careful you can find the way.  Try the list archives, I wrote it up
> about 3 years ago but its not in my head anymore.  You will need a new
> spring.
>
> Keith
>
>
> It seems that when you switch to engage the starter, the key
> > does not automatically spring back to the run position. I have
> > assumed that there is a broken spring inside. However, I am nervous
> > to take the lock tumbler apart. Has anyone done this? Is it possible
> > to repair these systems? My second, or is it third question, regards
> > the steering lock. It looks like there was something there but I
> > gather that it is missing. Did these have a steering lock? Does
> > anyone have a picture, diagram or other information that I can use.
> > Is it worthwhile to take it to a locksmith?
>
>
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