blk320i 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 i need to rip out and replace my ignition barrel on my e30. ive disconnected all the wires etc but cannot get it off the steering colum. there appears to be a metal spike/pin that goes up through the bottom to secure it in place. is there any way of removing this without drilling it? i want to keep it in one piece so i can use it on the replacement. thanks...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 It unscrews, has a slot for a slotted screwdriver, should come undone easily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blk320i 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 couldnt see a slot when i looked. it looks like a metal nipple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 Hi, just had a look at one on my bench, I may have put the slot in it with a hacksaw, but it definately unscrews, it is threaded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blk320i 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 (edited) ok sweet. i will try and attack it tomorrow with pliers or something Edited November 17, 2006 by blk320i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 Yeah, or just run a hacksaw over the top a few times, doesn't take much to put enough of a cut for a screwdriver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 It's a shear bolt - can undo with a small centre punch, then cut a slot in the head to refit with a screwdriver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blk320i 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 sorted. i used a hacksaw and got it out with no troubles. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
