Ferrari Mailing List: Re: How to get a lock off the door (1981 308)

[Peter Rychel (dino308gt4]

It’s quite obvious the nuts are seized which is not surprising. The lock body will more than likely be a zinc type of material and the nuts are steel. Dissimilar metals are a recipe for severe corrosion. I’m sure you’ve sprayed it with penetrating oil. It won’t be easy but if you can grab the nut with channel-lock (water pump) pliers and the lock body with a smaller set of pliers and gently rock the two loose, that is probably the best way.

 

Or, you may have to cut the nut off with a small rotary (Dremel) tool. They are available and not that expensive (part # 20063202)

 

https://www.ferrariparts.co.uk/part/ferrari/20063202

 

Peter

 

P.S. thank you for the Ferrari content!

 

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From: Michel Savard
Sent: February 28, 2023 10:54 AM
To: PeterGT4
Cc: The FerrariList
Subject: [Ferrari] How to get a lock off the door (1981 308)

 

Still having problems with my door locks. I decided to get them off, clean them and see what I can do from there.

But I just can’t figure out how to get them off. It’s just too tight.

What’s the best tool to unscrew that big nut holding the lock?

Is it better to get the whole assembly off AND THEN get to the lock with more room available ?

 

Thanks in advance!

Michael Savard (1981 308 GTSi)