Anybody a spare boot lock barrel to offer?

Dorchester2 · 10th August 2018, 19:45

Hello chaps!

New gremlin on the way...
My boot lock barrel is now turning round & round when I'm inserting the key and nothing does happen any longer: I can't open it.

Fortunately the inside electrical switch is perfectly working.
I think I've found the perfect answer here:
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=128765
It's just remaining to be done!

So who could help me with a good spare boot lock barrel for a fair price?
Thank you so much!

cb750chris · 10th August 2018, 20:58

There appears to be 2 potential faults that can cause this issue.
Another fault is fixed in this how to, by Dallas
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...04&postcount=1

Hope this helps
Chris

Dorchester2 · 11th August 2018, 06:14

Thank you very much for this very interesting tip.

So I'll have a close look to my barrel ASAP.

Dorchester2 · 20th August 2018, 09:36

So I took off the boot trim, the clips and the cir-clip.
Nothing is looking wrong apparently and both bits of plastic are still in place and look good (even the picture isn't so good).

But I guess the circular copper (?) spring - even still in place - may have snapped at least at one end.
So I put it back.
Then same work in reverse order.
I tried once: miracle! that worked again. Twice same luck. Thrice barrel is turning with no end again and again. Electric indoor latch working fine as usual.

So I repeated all the entire process once more. Now it refuses to work with the key, not even the first time. Electric indoor latch working fine as usual.

My guess is some barrel element may be tired and worn.

Could you help?
Hence I ask the same question as in the first place: has anybody a spare barrel to offer (with key I guess?)?
I would be deeply happy and grateful because I'm becoming upset with that blasted locking!

stocktake · 20th August 2018, 09:55

Almost certainly the answer is in the link in your first post, mine was exactly the same. once you get a new barrel assy you can change the small cast part that breaks and retain your same key.
I looked for a breaker selling a boot lid and asked if he would sell the lock separate, result

Dorchester2 · 20th August 2018, 10:12

The only problem is that I live in France, very few Rovers still running in the South-West (It's a very feast when I see one!) and obviously no longer any breaker selling those parts... I've tried before... My only hope is in the forum or on the Bay.

Dorchester2 · 20th August 2018, 12:14

Thank to Dave who showed me a spare barrel on the Bay, the issue may be solved - fingers crossed.
The dice is cast, I've ordered the barrel.
I take the bet, it's down to me.
I hope that fiddly job will have a happy end.

Wish me luck!

Mike Noc · 20th August 2018, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Almost certainly the answer is in the link in your first post, mine was exactly the same. once you get a new barrel assy you can change the small cast part that breaks and retain your same key.
I looked for a breaker selling a boot lid and asked if he would sell the lock separate, result

Mine too Dave. Luckily I had a spare from my old scrapper.

stevestrat · 20th August 2018, 13:16

My 1.8T has an "odd" boot lock, replaced before I got it. Its a pain having an additional key. I use the boot release in the car and the extra key lives in the door pocket, can't be bothered carrying it around.

Dorchester2 · 20th August 2018, 13:28

Here is my last chance:

Not cheap (£25 + £6.50 postage) but I don't want anything out of order on Lady Carlotta! Oh no!

No question of money between both of us!

10th August 2018, 19:45	#1
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Anybody a spare boot lock barrel to offer? Hello chaps! New gremlin on the way... My boot lock barrel is now turning round & round when I'm inserting the key and nothing does happen any longer: I can't open it. Fortunately the inside electrical switch is perfectly working. I think I've found the perfect answer here: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=128765 It's just remaining to be done! So who could help me with a good spare boot lock barrel for a fair price? Thank you so much! __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

10th August 2018, 20:58	#2
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	There appears to be 2 potential faults that can cause this issue. Another fault is fixed in this how to, by Dallas https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...04&postcount=1 Hope this helps Chris __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.

11th August 2018, 06:14	#3
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Thank you very much for this very interesting tip. So I'll have a close look to my barrel ASAP. __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

20th August 2018, 09:55	#5
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Almost certainly the answer is in the link in your first post, mine was exactly the same. once you get a new barrel assy you can change the small cast part that breaks and retain your same key. I looked for a breaker selling a boot lid and asked if he would sell the lock separate, result __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

20th August 2018, 10:12	#6
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Unfortunately I'm living in France The only problem is that I live in France, very few Rovers still running in the South-West (It's a very feast when I see one!) and obviously no longer any breaker selling those parts... I've tried before... My only hope is in the forum or on the Bay. __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

20th August 2018, 12:14	#7
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Thank to Dave who showed me a spare barrel on the Bay, the issue may be solved - fingers crossed. The dice is cast, I've ordered the barrel. I take the bet, it's down to me. I hope that fiddly job will have a happy end. Wish me luck! __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s

20th August 2018, 13:16	#9
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,479 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	My 1.8T has an "odd" boot lock, replaced before I got it. Its a pain having an additional key. I use the boot release in the car and the extra key lives in the door pocket, can't be bothered carrying it around. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

20th August 2018, 13:28	#10
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	My future salvation wind blowing in the right direction... Here is my last chance: Not cheap (£25 + £6.50 postage) but I don't want anything out of order on Lady Carlotta! Oh no! No question of money between both of us! __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s