Is it Vauxhall or Ford?
Is it Vauxhall or Ford?
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caduceus

Original Poster:

6,126 posts

295 months

Tuesday 12th August 2014
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The black plastic housing that goes round the indicator and wiper/key barrel gubbins?
I need to find out what screws/bolts hold the thing together.

If someone could tell me exactly what car it's off I'd really appreciate it, as I can go to dealers and get the screws today.

Cheers
Cad

Edited by caduceus on Thursday 19th February 13:20

Sardonicus

19,449 posts

250 months

Tuesday 12th August 2014
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Vauxhall Cavalier/Astra MK2/3 scratchchin

spend

12,581 posts

280 months

Tuesday 12th August 2014
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If the screws are missing it's more likely that the housing legs/tappings have snapped off inside... Seems to me that the housings are becoming rarer and even harder to find used in decent condition.

I'd advise all to take great care working on them (treat them like gold) and if you can get a spare then do...

rigga

8,806 posts

230 months

Tuesday 12th August 2014
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caduceus said:
Thanks chaps. Will go to my local Vauxhall dealer and see what's available.
Be surprised if they have anything that old in stock, breakers might be a better bet.

FlipFlopGriff

7,144 posts

276 months

Tuesday 12th August 2014
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From memory there are 2 black (could be painted I guess) screws (about and inch long) and 1 stud which goes in from underneath the cowl (about M4) and hold the unit to the steering column.
FFG

BillC99

348 posts

189 months

Tuesday 12th August 2014
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Recently taken mine off to replace wiper switch and can confirm, 2 black screws as you look at it from the front, (Might be behind caps) two underneath at the front - self tappers about 1/2 inch long and 1 further back underneath, as mentioned above about 4mm. It is useful to lower column as much as possible if you want to remove the top cowling easily.

Hope this helps

Bill