nang Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Just changed the steering column on my Mk 4 Spit. The horn was going when the steering wheel was turned due to a broken plastic piece that holds the brass ring and badly worn bushes.Found a Herald one in good condition and decided to fit it. Rather than drill a hole in the outer column to take the steering lock I decided to fit a switch on the dash.Had an old Lucas one at home complete with keys that I'd taken out of something years ago.Sorry purists if this upsets you but I can now put the key in and start the car without poking about in the dark recesses and with my seat belt on. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Dont blame you as the MK4 had the most silliest of key location.I went to buy a 4 a long time ago , absoloutley immaculate and a bargain...........didnt buy it due to that ignition barrel location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespit Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 how will that go with the new MOT regs?there's loads of scare stories about the new regs one of which concers non-functioning streering locksI guess a Mk4 (mines a 1500 Mk4??) should have a functioning steering lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Can doo it another way, take a feed frae the ..crank ..position on switch, and take that to a Push button switch, or flick switch, then you got the best of both worlds.Also fools folk,cos they cant start it. :) :)Had this on mine for years now, no probs at all actually did this on the MX 2 weeks ago,as the ign bit snapped,so got a Nobb,and a key now.maybe of intrest to some folk.M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 4365 wrote:how will that go with the new MOT regs?there's loads of scare stories about the new regs one of which concers non-functioning streering locksI guess a Mk4 (mines a 1500 Mk4??) should have a functioning steering lockDon't think the new regs are an issue in NZ ;)But....over here I reckon drive in with a spitfire or whatever old car, and unless they know the cars well (unlikely) or there is something very obvious (avoidable) then the tester will not have a clue.I really want to avoid that daft "key between your knees" issue with my car, so it may be a dash fitted switch like the early spitfires/heralds, or a late 1500 column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 4365 wrote:how will that go with the new MOT regs?there's loads of scare stories about the new regs one of which concers non-functioning streering locksI guess a Mk4 (mines a 1500 Mk4??) should have a functioning steering lockEasy on a Spit - you just take it off and the tester will be none the wiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 4365 wrote:how will that go with the new MOT regs?there's loads of scare stories about the new regs one of which concers non-functioning streering locksI guess a Mk4 (mines a 1500 Mk4??) should have a functioning steering lockThe answer being if there is none fitted they cant test itLike windscreen wipers......if you have no windscreen then they dont have to be tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 P/O put a starter button on the dash, but you still have to grope around with the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Also done a few other bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 TBH the P/O fitted the fuses in the 4th pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluespit Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 oops!!If all else fails-Read the Instructions! WairoaNew Zealandshould've read the instructions!!If I've read the scare stories corrrectly (which I am sceptical about), if it isn't fitted and it was when the car was new it will fail. I'm hoping to go for a chat with my classic car aware MOT man this week and hope to get some accurate info. The stag forum, Land Rover forums and MG forums are rife with stories of MOT problemsI'm just interested to get an accurate answercheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 You will find it will differ from garage to garage. I always go to the same garage. Once you get a good one then stick with it. Plus my tester once had a spit when he was younger so we end up talking the same old stories over again each year. What I tend to do is leave the hood down because he has got to the age where he struggles to get in and out of it.Which is funny as he's about 15 years younger than me and I have no problem.Also I have a stick on number plate on the bonnet which he passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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