Colin,
As I recall, you have a MK-I. If this is correct, you can probably get in
an access the trunk mechanism from inside the cockpit.....at least you can
on my car. Try removing the metal covers for the convertible top and
raising the top. If you are not too big, you can probably squeeze yourself
into the trunk and have a go at the backside of the lock mechanism. As your
spouse seems to be mechanically inclined, maybe you should send her in to do
the job.
Regards,
Allan
B9472373
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Colin Cobb
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 1998 1:03 AM
To: Tigers Mailing List
Subject: Tiger Trunk (Boot) lock
Hey Gang,
Took the Tiger to the grocery store a couple of days ago and, much to
my dismay, when I attempted to open the trunk (boot) the damned push
button thing gave up the ghost... Just depressed all the way without
engaging. I have spent considerable time messing with it and no way
can I get it open. Button just depresses without result.
If I ever get it open I can figure it out and replace the locking
mechanism with one from Sunbeam Specialties.
Anybody had this problem before? What is the recommended low tech
solution to this decidedly low tech problem?
(Other than that, the Tiger did just fine, ran like a scalded dog.
Fortunately, there was more than enough room behind the seat for my
groceries... The crowd of onlookers--Jeez! It sure does attract
'em!--never even realized I had a problem.)
Cheers!
--Colin Cobb, Fiddlin' With His Trunk Outside Las Cruces, NM, USA
B9471815
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