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Can't believe how easy it was really should have looked at it sooner.
Although I was expecting the key so didn't have any reason to I suppose. Anyway here's how I did it. Pics of the lock & catch. What I did was remove the Allen key bolt. Once removed the catch came off. This allowed me into the back of the lock a little hammer onto a punch onto the small round pin released the lock. All put back together & works fine. If you remove it after every use then there's no need for a lock. Hopefully of some use to other members who find themselves in a similar situation.
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Good luck willies I have pm'd him and emailed him but no reply, think I might give up on this oem towbar lark
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Dont give up just yet, I am checking one out next week, which I have been told is OEM, but he wants £60 for it all, and he say's it even has the bag for the ball.
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Sounds good, good luck, I have emailed 30 people on eBay who are breaking rover 75's and no luck! Have contacted breakers and left wanted adds on here and .org and nothing, can't have been a popular option when new!
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Well, this one is for a saloon, and I have a tourer, but I was going to get it because I know how rare the balls are, I have seen umpteen cars with bars, but not one with the ball. So if it's complete and you want it, you can have it.
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Don't give up, Tim. It took a while a source mine, but I got one in the end. You will find one; keep looking!
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I would be interested in just the ball arm from you as the car is already fitted with all the oem bracketry and wiring.
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thanks for the support Tom, I might be close as Rod may have one suitable, fingers crossed.....
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If your keeping it complete or as a spare no worries I can mod it to fit.
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