Solex Locks

Shark · tinkerer Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 226

Before i start out, i have used the search option on this.
My question is, what tools/method is used to push the rod into the plastic piece on the lock? My problem is lining the two up so that they can be pushed togeather.
I can barely fit one finger into the area.
Also, with the boot lock, do you just bend the back piece of the lock 45 degrees so that it will slide into the latch?

Thanks,
Sam.

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2002 1:03 am Post subject: Re: Solex Locks

huh????
i just fitted them easy as.
but a trick with the doors was i used the right lock on the left and the left lock on the right. more room to fuck around in
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Shark · tinkerer Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 226

maybe the insides of the doors are different, i have a TC Coupe', maybe there is more room in a TG sedan? I don't know, ill just muck around with it some more tomorrow and see how far i get...

Pete · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 502

did you take out the glass?

Shark · tinkerer Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 226

no, its still in there, i just wound it up to keep it out of the way.

Cheers,
Sam

Momo · backyard mechanic Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Posts: 561

Sam,

I fitted GHL locks to my TD Coupe - I assume they are the same, It takes a bit of fiddling around but just persevere with long nose pliers, long flat blade screw driver - there are no tips or shortcuts - it's just a prick of a job to do - good luck! Smile

Dave

Shark · tinkerer Joined: 03 Dec 2001 Posts: 226

Thanks Dude, even if only for the straight answer LOL.
Yeah ill keep trying...

Sam

Tooleeda · tinkerer Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 93

Mine werent Solex brand, but I had to put the boot one in upside down on my TE boot. It was a bastrd getting the retaining spring in too. I did a TX and it was a piece of piss.