Speed Demon

my car is a 1986...


i'm having trouble re-assembling the lock cylinder

SamGrant951

Hmmm, 1986's should be ok. If I understand correctly the earlier cars had a different lock cylinder that would not swap into the 968 handles. Jeff @ Sunset was unsure if my early 86 turbo would be a direct swap (it was.)

On mine I knocked the pin out holding the cylinder in, put the key in, unscrewed the back (phillips head) and removed the spring and two pieces from the rear. Pulled cylinder out from the front of the handle and reassembled. Remove key. This should slide right into the 968 handle - reset pin. Any pictures of your lock cyl's by chance - that may help?

Speed Demon

i won't be able to post any pics for now...

my camera is out on repair

icat

Go to the link in my sig. E-mail me if you have any questions. My 951 is also an '86, so there should be no differences.

Robby

WAIT A SEC... Sam- you said "On mine I knocked the pin out holding the cylinder in, put the key in, unscrewed the back (phillips head) and removed the spring and two pieces from the rear. Pulled cylinder out from the front of the handle and reassembled. Remove key. "

What is the point of putting the key in & then removing AFTERWARDS? I'm not 100% sure I did this... Could this be why mine are so screwed up? They're all messed up & they don't spring back into place like they're supposed too, etc...

apierce918

putting in the key lines up the tumblers so they arent protruding when you pull it

Speed Demon

i pulled mine out from the back...

Robby

I don't really understand, but I believe you... Unfortunately, it's this lack of understanding that has had my cylinders cycling incorrectly for the last 2yrs....

Speed Demon

okay so i figured out today that i'm missing a spring in the lock cylinder!!!!

can i replace the spring???

SamGrant951

Yeah, you need to either buy a new spring (if available sep.) or just get the entire lock cyl from a parts car and transplant the spring.

Speed Demon

crap hopefully i don't have to buy a new lock cylinder

ibkevin

Good thread! I'm getting ready to do mine now..

kasturbo

Anyone check the prices lately? Are they still $204?

shadowknight

I did the upgrade as well, I bought my "kit" from Sunset. It is a pain to install however I used the above mentioned guide and alot of patience and it all worked out fine. The only item you will be able to reuse is the cylinder. The trigger is longer than the older handle.

kasturbo

What are shops charging to have these painted?