Some time ago my ignition switch shutoff valve failed. I detached the line from it to the injection pump and routed a length of vacume hose to a mighty vac lying in the passenger seat footwell and I just shut it off manually. This weekend I recieved a new valve from the Pellican and set about replacing it.

It seemed like an impossible task at first and I have to admit I was about to give up and consider pulling the instrument cluster to gain access to the top screw but I finally managed after about an hour or back breaking swearing and cursing - lying on my back on the floor under the dash - to get it out.

I had to jury rig a hair pin to be able to fit in the space available as even a really short stubby screwdriver wouldnt get in there. Interestingly the install of the new part was way easier than removal of the old.

I removed the driver seat which made accessing the item a lot easier. I have to do some work on the seat so it seemed like a good time. Point of this is that despite what seems like an impossible task is in fact do-able with perseverance. And it's really nice to be able to switch off the engine just with the key again.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Ya it is really cramped in there. Hopefully it will be another 30+ years before it needs replacement.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel