Engine lid wont open/unlock T2 1973

Engine lid lock wouldnt unlock, button stuck part way in.
Thought if i drilled the barrel out it would open, but no !

How can i get this open to replace the lock??

Any help appreciated

 

I think you have to prise it, but wait For better suggestions first.
Pic of the fixed part , as you can't see yours, gives you idea at you're prising against.

 

The fixing screw can be be your next point of attack if you cannot reach the striker plate screws through a T4 style engine access hatch.

So you would have to drill below the operating button, its an M5 steel screw in a die casting (or plastic if a recent locking latch) , probably about 5mm below the button.

Or maybe better drill right through the lock barrel hole and try and first push on the lever that lifts the latching bit of the lock. And then if that doesnt work, cut down either side of that steel lever to cut through the pivot pin which is at the bottom .. a junior hacksaw blade wrapped in insulating tape one end should work..

 

Push the lock whilst simultaneously banging the hatch inward , it should release

 

Providing theres something left of the mechanism to push on the lever.

 

there must , that’s what jammed against

 

Karate - chop!

 

Haiiiiiiiii-ya!

 

Hong Kong phooey

 

Push while holding the lock in, happens to mine occasionally

 

Sell it.

 

Scrap it

 

Thanks all some useful advice, will give it all a go, and let you know how it goes.

 

Blow torch fix’s everything

 

Mine (type 1 engine)
I pulled the engine seal down from underneath managed to get my hand in by pushing the rear tin up then with a small stumpy screwdriver I undone the two screws holding the catch.

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Have you a pic of the lock it’s self, give me some idea of how the mechanism works and where to drill