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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Removing Boot Handle

Afternoon ladies and gents,

Does anyone have any smart tricks to get the boot handle off? I guess you have to undo the two screws/bolts on the inside of the boot lid and it comes apart.

Problem is there are nuts on the back of them and seemingly no space to get a spanner onto them. I'm sure the answer will be obvious but I'm stumped!

Thanks all,
Malcolm
Malcolm Le Chevalier

Yes, you should be able to get a spanner on there.
Dave O'Neill2

Easiest is a small ratchet spanner. Before I had that I had a open ended that I cut in half which worked enough to get the nuts off. Actually, I think on mine the nuts are tiny nylocks and when I undo them the threaded stud comes out of the handle casting. Once they have turned a couple of half turns I can undo them with my fingers
Guy

Ok, now I feel stupid! Maybe I was just being wet or my spanners are too big! I will have another go at the weekend.

Thank you Dave and Guy.

Malcolm
Malcolm Le Chevalier

Mine were rusted on when I did it the first time (and this on an Aus car with little rust elsewhere). Required bending a cheap spanner to get enough purchase, and lots of penetrating fluid.
Andrew F

I didn't have a small enough spanner/wrench either when I changed my boot lock.
I found a some needle nosed pliers actually worked quite well, took a bit of time though!
Carl Naesenius

This thread was discussed between 04/01/2012 and 08/01/2012

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