Ok, this is one to all you good techs out there...

I have got a broken ignition lock...

Some background on my problem:
Already done a search on ignition locks and found a lot about this topic. Unfortunately I didn't know all I know now earlier. So I know you'll have to turn the key until the tumble remover tool can be inserted. I haven't really been experienced problems with the lock before so this came up totally as a surprise. Must admit, not really a nice one . My car (W201) has just about 200 km on the odometer and I don't know if the locks been changed before.

The real problem is that I'm not able to turn the key at all. It is possible to insert and remove the key but it just don't want to be turned once it's there. Are there really not any good tricks left to do? Do this lock need to be removed the hard way? If so...I could use some good advices(READ: I really need them!). I haven't done similar jobs before but everything else on my car I've been able to fix on my own(for those who wonders:a broken sunroof, fan switch replacement, minor bodyworks, ovp-relay aso).

It can't to be that hard, right?...I haven't got the service manual but a Hayes is on delivery at the moment. Could anybody explain the procedure for "drilling it out"? I've already got some good tool and time is NOT essential. I got a week off and don't need the car . Anyway, thanks to all of you that can afford some of your time.

BTW...Tomorrow I'll try to order a new lock and set of new keys.

And to the owner/owners of this website: What would we, benz-owners, do without this site? You guys really knows how to put some sunshine on other peoples skies and get our benzes rolling...

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'87 MBenz 190E 2,3 8vlv