Keith Hartman wrote:
>
> Hello All:
>
> I am new to the lest and my 74mg roadster, I bought the car without a
> Key for the ignition as the owner lost it. the car was stored for ten
> years. How can I take the ignition out of this car? It seems to be held
> in by two larg bolts that look like rivites. Is it posable for a
> locksmith to make a key without taking the ignition out of the car?
>
> Thanks
>
Keith -
Those two large bolts that look like rives are bolts. They are
a
special type with a twist-off hex head. When installed, the heads would
break off when the proper torque would be reached. You can remove them
by making a slot in the top with a hacksaw (carefully) or with a Dremel
tool. I would think a locksmith could then make a new key. BTW, if you
need a new pair of these bolts, I have two with the heads still intact.
Let me know.
Wayne Kube
'79B
Plano, TX
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