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  1. thejinx

    Ignition barrel starter switch issues

    Chad, will let you know. I’ve got to spend hours getting the barrel out today.
  2. thejinx

    Ignition barrel starter switch issues

    I’ve listed my problem else where but the statement above “whacking the ignition” got me thinking so went out to the van gave the barrel a whack and the van turned over. Still didn’t start though. Now I can’t get the key in. It seems something has slipped inside. I can see something inside...
  3. thejinx

    Starter motor staying on.

    So I bought a new ignition housing. Fitting everything back together using my old ignition switch which could be original as it’s metal the van starts but when I let go of the key the starter motor kicks back in. Put on the new switch. I only get dash lights. When I turn the key to start the...
  4. thejinx

    Early bay stickers

    Are the early bay stickers still for sale?
  5. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    Update. 2 buttys bits C washers pullers on and smack the puller. The wheel is off. Annoyed as the plastic which was already cracked gave way.
  6. thejinx

    Mobile auto electrician

    Long shot but does anyone know a mobile auto electrician south wales. I got hold of one guy locally but he didn’t seem interested and never got back to me. Asked the question on Facebook I’ve had people sending me electrical schematics and loads of advice but I’m not getting it. There is...
  7. thejinx

    Parts Wanted Wanted ignition housing complete

    That is the one. How much would you be looking for
  8. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    I really hope that is not the case. :oops::oops:
  9. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    😂😂😂I’ve bent mine. Just ordered a new one from buttys bits. I’m going to put 2 on apposing each other and see how it goes. Gave the wheel a smack last night no movement. I’m going to do it again today. It’s not going back on as the plastic is in bad shape.
  10. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    Cheers
  11. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    Plastic hammer or metal?
  12. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    I’ve ordered a 2nd C removal tool. Cheers for the ideas. I’m going to wait for it to turn up heat the wheel tighten the puller and give a a tap. If I do it all it may just work. Thanx everyone.
  13. thejinx

    What am I doing wrong

    Help before I put a grinder on this. The steering wheel isn’t budging. Puller in place. C shaped steering wheel puller in place. Torque on. Percussion shock to side of wheel. Plastic disintegrating. O idea where to go now
  14. thejinx

    Parts Wanted Wanted ignition housing complete

    Good day, I am after an ignition housing complete. I don’t know if they are year specific but I have a 72. I specifically need the piece that the ignition barrel and switch slot into. Cheers
  15. thejinx

    Ignition switch

    I’ve worked out 4 of the wires. I’m hoping the other 2 are part of a generic loom. So I can get the van to turn over but have no ignition light
  16. thejinx

    Ignition switch

    So my ignition switch (I think) was playing up. Decided to buy a new one and fit it. Removed the old one to be greeted by god Now’s what. (See pic). I have no idea what is what. The new one also pictured looks nothing like this. It’s seems POs have butchered the loom. I have to options...
  17. thejinx

    Seats

    Nice. What are they out of
  18. thejinx

    Seats

    Another reason and I hope all are ok. Driving home from work on Friday the M4 Prt Talbot was closed East Bound. An early bay had been rear ended by a transit. It had been pushed into a vehicle in front. The rear was slammed in to the axle there was some damage to the front drivers side. Apart...
  19. thejinx

    Seats

    😂
  20. thejinx

    Seats

    What about MGF Seats? I have read they are easy to fit
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