Thanks. I might try using the screwdriver on the head of the pin. The circlip came off fine and the pin etc looks fine (just a little dirty). Would be good to get the check strap working, but then I do have bigger issues that I should probably do first (like the dodgy auto gearbox).

Mike

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280CE auto in metallic blue (97k miles), bought as a project; converted to 230CE, hopefully ending up immaculate.