Pete Lewis Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Doug its for use on the CAR pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Oh, I was gonna help Colin out with his "problem" Doug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 vaseline is off topic Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Well that didn’t last long. The boot won’t unlock! obviously the day before I go on away for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 But of course! My first Vitesse boot wouldn't lock when I bought it... except that I soon discovered it actually was locked and wouldn't unlock, it's just that some PO had hammered the handle in enough to dent the boot lid to the point where the two lugs holding the housing still were no longer engaged, and the whole thing could turn. Try plenty of WD40 into the lock, then insert and remove the key many times. Sometimes that frees the pins up in the barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Are you turning the key the correct way? I know it sounds daft but mine can be locked by turning the key in either direction but only unlocks if it has been turned in the correct direction to lock it. It is probably due to old lock, recut key etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 32 minutes ago, Chris A said: Are you turning the key the correct way? I know it sounds daft but mine can be locked by turning the key in either direction but only unlocks if it has been turned in the correct direction to lock it. It is probably due to old lock, recut key etc I’ve tried all the ways. I have another key at home. I’ll try that. it was a little sticky sometimes. Dam I wish I’d changed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 41 minutes ago, NonMember said: But of course! My first Vitesse boot wouldn't lock when I bought it... except that I soon discovered it actually was locked and wouldn't unlock, it's just that some PO had hammered the handle in enough to dent the boot lid to the point where the two lugs holding the housing still were no longer engaged, and the whole thing could turn. Try plenty of WD40 into the lock, then insert and remove the key many times. Sometimes that frees the pins up in the barrel. I’ll give that a go! before I get the hammer out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 If I fail to get the lock open what are my options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Luggage on the back seat? 😊 db 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Wo OOooH I fancy a trip to weymouth !!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you get really cross with it you can wrench the handle round , it shears the barrel tumblers and never locks again but the back seat ( dougs idea ) sounds a plan , troble is you cant check you have the righ key till you get it unlocked and remove the barrel new ones are about https://www.canleyclassics.com/?catalogue=triumph-vitesse&diagram=triumph-vitesse-boot-lid Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 The lock and handle are replaceable much more easily than the boot lid, so I wouldn't recommend my earlier "PO's method". For this weekend, use the back seat. Longer term you can drill out the barrel or carefully cut away the "escutcheon", since that's what the lock engages into. Then open the boot, undo the nut on the handle shaft and it just pulls out for replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Pete want's to carry your bag's for you Paula..... Sorted. Tony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hurrah! WD40 and a LOT of wiggling and it's all good! I also found out that WD40 brings your bumpers up to an amazing shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 glad its open , when youre back its a remove and clean it all up the barrel comes out , you can clean all the old crud out the tumblers and their springs be like new Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 28 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: glad its open , when youre back its a remove and clean it all up the barrel comes out , you can clean all the old crud out the tumblers and their springs be like new Pete Nice to have a job again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Luggage Paula 2 cases car 4 containers , nothing like being prepared! What was that previous thread "Whats in your boot!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, Peter Truman said: Luggage Paula 2 cases car 4 containers , nothing like being prepared! What was that previous thread "Whats in your boot!" Actually the luggage in this picture has tools and belts and bits and bobs. Just in case. I haven’t started packing yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 When do you put the roof rack on Paula? Very neat in the boot by the way. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, poppyman said: When do you put the roof rack on Paula? Very neat in the boot by the way. Tony. It goes on and off as I need it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Love it what the hell is it on the roof rack? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 Watch out for car park entry height restriction barriers and low bridges... Could it be the scooter in case of breakdown?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 11, 2020 Report Share Posted September 11, 2020 2 hours ago, poppyman said: Love it what the hell is it on the roof rack? Tony. looks like a spare engine... well, you can't be too careful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Hi Paula. Did a Streatham tune up, sort the clutch?. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 4 hours ago, daverclasper said: Hi Paula. Did a Streatham tune up, sort the clutch?. Dave I think so. It’s better or I’m driving differently. Maybe it needs more burn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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