Sierra Ignition "bit"

howruimsteve · 03-07-2009, 01:47 AM

Does anyone know what the little die cast bit of metal that goes between the ignition barrel and the ignition switch is called? It turns the ignition switch when the key is in the barrel and turned. Mine has broken and is being awkward to find. Does anyone have a spare one they'd sell or know of somewhere? Failing that its a breakers jobby. Cheers people.

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howruimsteve · 06-07-2009, 10:22 AM

any ideas anyone?

clarke5700 · 06-07-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by howruimsteve

any ideas anyone?

why have you put this in the restorations rebuilds and projects room?

howruimsteve · 06-07-2009, 01:05 PM

a) Because its for a restoration/project car. b) because someone in here might have had a similar issue and knows where to get hard to get parts as they are doing a project too. and finally c) so you could post a question with no point which is of no help to anyone.

Cheers.

joffy · 06-07-2009, 01:07 PM

what car are we talking about??

joffy · 06-07-2009, 01:11 PM

scrap that, just seen the thread is called SIERRA ignition lol, might have one at home, will have a check tonight, if i have its yours for the cost of the postage, will reply tomorow

dojj · 06-07-2009, 01:20 PM

it's the locking tab

but i'm not sure if it's a stand alone part or part of the barrel mechanism, i know that in the past i've knocked out the 2 little pins that hold in place to remove it, but other than that, i'm not sure how you've be able to get it in or out again

obviously it's designed to not get broken in a hurry

cozmeister · 06-07-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howruimsteve

a) Because its for a restoration/project car. b) because someone in here might have had a similar issue and knows where to get hard to get parts as they are doing a project too. and finally c) so you could post a question with no point which is of no help to anyone.

Cheers.

Owned.

I might have a spare barrel (and key) in my bucket of bits - I'll dig around for you.

howruimsteve · 07-07-2009, 03:29 PM

Hold the press! Got the whole ignition/steering columb unit today from a brakers. He wouldn't sell me just the bit I needed and i couldn't get it out at the place to "forget I had it in my pocket" as I didn't have intricate tools there. You can get it out though just for info. I'm gonna replace the whole unit. The git knew it was a sod to source and would not budge on the £20, yes £20 price tag!! Cheers everyone. All free parts would be greatly appreciated too!

cozmeister · 07-07-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howruimsteve

Hold the press! Got the whole ignition/steering columb unit today from a brakers. He wouldn't sell me just the bit I needed and i couldn't get it out at the place to "forget I had it in my pocket" as I didn't have intricate tools there. You can get it out though just for info. I'm gonna replace the whole unit. The git knew it was a sod to source and would not budge on the £20, yes £20 price tag!! Cheers everyone. All free parts would be greatly appreciated too!

Probably read this thread and saw you coming

Glad you got it sorted

dojj · 07-07-2009, 04:26 PM

if you have got the key to go with it you can simply switch the ignition barrel and just slide the top bit off and swap it over, rather than remove the whole column : )

if the concertinated bit has been collapsed then it might have been in a shunt

howruimsteve · 07-07-2009, 07:20 PM

No it hasn't collapsed, but steering lock is broken so was maybe stolen before or attempted as barrel was a bit shagged too. No matter, I'll change the lot. Got a few bits incleded for the £20.

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dojj Resident Wrestling Legend 1989 Ford Allegro Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Little India Posts: 39,331 Rep Power: 51	it's the locking tab but i'm not sure if it's a stand alone part or part of the barrel mechanism, i know that in the past i've knocked out the 2 little pins that hold in place to remove it, but other than that, i'm not sure how you've be able to get it in or out again obviously it's designed to not get broken in a hurry __________________ Winner: Best Thread on Passionford 2007 How to Quickshift an MT75 Box don't forget i'm dyslexic peeps winning potatoes

07-07-2009, 04:26 PM	#11
dojj Resident Wrestling Legend 1989 Ford Allegro Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Little India Posts: 39,331 Rep Power: 51	if you have got the key to go with it you can simply switch the ignition barrel and just slide the top bit off and swap it over, rather than remove the whole column : ) if the concertinated bit has been collapsed then it might have been in a shunt __________________ Winner: Best Thread on Passionford 2007 How to Quickshift an MT75 Box don't forget i'm dyslexic peeps winning potatoes

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howruimsteve 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	any ideas anyone?

06-07-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
howruimsteve 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	a) Because its for a restoration/project car. b) because someone in here might have had a similar issue and knows where to get hard to get parts as they are doing a project too. and finally c) so you could post a question with no point which is of no help to anyone. Cheers.

06-07-2009, 01:07 PM	#5
joffy SLOW LEARNER Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 7	what car are we talking about??

06-07-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
joffy SLOW LEARNER Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 7	scrap that, just seen the thread is called SIERRA ignition lol, might have one at home, will have a check tonight, if i have its yours for the cost of the postage, will reply tomorow

07-07-2009, 03:29 PM	#9
howruimsteve 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	Hold the press! Got the whole ignition/steering columb unit today from a brakers. He wouldn't sell me just the bit I needed and i couldn't get it out at the place to "forget I had it in my pocket" as I didn't have intricate tools there. You can get it out though just for info. I'm gonna replace the whole unit. The git knew it was a sod to source and would not budge on the £20, yes £20 price tag!! Cheers everyone. All free parts would be greatly appreciated too!

07-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#12
howruimsteve 15000 Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Essex Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	No it hasn't collapsed, but steering lock is broken so was maybe stolen before or attempted as barrel was a bit shagged too. No matter, I'll change the lot. Got a few bits incleded for the £20.

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