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06-10-2011, 08:16 AM
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best way to remove a damaged trunk lock
of course the trunk is closed...
 84 300D Just picked up this car for a neighbor to drive. on the way there (3+hour drive...) I call when I'm close, and the seller says he's got a problem. he dropped the key in the trunk when he was closing it... took a screwdriver and a hammer to the key hole trying to get into the trunk... I told him to STOP key in the trunk is no problem... damaged button IS!!! when I got there the keyhole was massively buggered, no damage to the trunk itself, but MAN what a mess this moron made of the button. I whip out my leatherman, take out the two screws in the first aid bin, and have the key in my hand in about 30 seconds... arrgh. anyway, what's the best way to get the trunk open, and then to remove the lock assembly to get a replacement in there?
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! 
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06-10-2011, 08:48 AM
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the thought did cross my mind...
I have several other cars to play with, what's the trick to open it from the inside. I have the cover off the vacuum lock cover, but if it's locked with the key, that won't help. how do you actually pop the trunk from the inside?
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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06-10-2011, 09:57 AM
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Ok..
This is the definitive way to remove it coming from the front of the car... Pull the engine, cut out the floor boards , remove the front seats, remove the back seats, drain the fuel tank and cut it into pieces to remove, crawl into trunk and flip that little lever that opens the trunk.. Fix is just reversing this process....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156207&highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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06-10-2011, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
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06-10-2011, 10:25 AM
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OH, My Bad.
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156207&highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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06-10-2011, 11:08 AM
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good ole 4x4 post and a friend pulling up on the trunk while you knock the side next to the lock mechanism.
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06-10-2011, 11:08 AM
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Oh dear John!!
Is it possible to grind the key barrel away & force it to turn or go in through the hole? What prevents the outer of the key barrel from turning? I am just brainstorming.
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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....  1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket. 1980 300D now parts car 800k miles 1984 300D 500k miles  1987 250td 160k miles English import  2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles  1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo. 1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion. Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving
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06-10-2011, 11:20 PM
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Wasn't there someone who had a procedure that involved sticking a pole through the first aid bin hole and tickling some part of the lock mechanism to release the trunk? I seem to recall seeing that written up in a thread here somewhere? Ahh, here it is:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=194141
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- '79 240D - engine swap complete! Engine broken in! 28-31 mpg! Lovin' the ride! - '86 190D (W201-126) - 2.5 NA engine, 5 speed, cloth interior, manual climate controls, 33-34 mpg (sold to forum member). Last edited by gastropodus; 06-11-2011 at 10:22 AM.
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06-10-2011, 11:30 PM
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Wow, that was a great thread...and he was GREEN doing it... using renewable Bamboo...
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=156207&highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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