Member Since: 11 Mar 2016
Location: Stockholm
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Removable tow bar stuck
Hi,
I have a problem with removing the tow bar on my Disco 4. The lock didnt turn at all so i ended up removing it completely with a drill. After that i could turn the green handle BUT, not the whole way. The locking pin still needs another 4-5mm for the hook to come of.
I have tried hammering on the handle and i have soaked the sprint and lock with lubricant but nothing works. Any ideas?
3rd May 2017 9:33 am
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
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Have you pulled the handle sideways outwards as well as rotating it anticlockwise to release?
3rd May 2017 10:15 am
Tilja
Member Since: 11 Mar 2016
Location: Stockholm
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Yeah, that i did Cant get it all the way. Any suggestions?
3rd May 2017 11:18 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
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Use a hammer and a soft brass drift to knock the retaining pin from the spare wheel side. You can't apply enough torque with the green handle to retract the pin, if it's corroded into position.Richard
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3rd May 2017 11:42 am
Luapno
Member Since: 27 Sep 2013
Location: Birmingham
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lots and lots of WD40 helps the process of knocking it out When you are dead, you do not know you are dead. All of the pain is felt by others. The same thing happens when you are stupid.
And when you've finally got it out, don't leave it in if you're not using it Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem
4th May 2017 8:33 am
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
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Had a problem with mine a few years ago, I was too lasy to take it off and when I eventually tried it was stuck solid
Tons of WD40, giant mallet hitting and I lowered the spare to get at the little pin, and tapped that a few times, while trying to move key
Eventually it came out and now it stays inside the Disco, unless needed Iggy/Ieuan
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Cant get it all the way. Any suggestions?
