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Where
can I get a replacement RV8 ignition key?
Mike Giblenn posted a
V8BB message asking fellow members where he could get a replacement RV8 key with
the pivoting fob? (Feb 09)
With
his query, Mike Giblenn said "I do have a second key but it does not
bend at 90 degrees so will not fit into the ignition. I have tried all the usual
places. Your help would be appreciated." Steve Birmingham responded
"I was in the same predicament last year. I posted a query on the V8BB and
on other forums, but nobody knew of a definite source. I went down various avenues
and ended up at the local MG dealers in Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire and they
said, although they had the key cutting equipment, the blanks where no longer
available! They directed me to a place in Bradford, and I had a key cut there.
It's not an original RV8 key, it's all metal and about 10 mm smaller than the
'pivoting fob', so it does fit. I would still like a spare "bendy key"
if I could find one, so if anyone knows of a supplier do let me know.
Stuart Middlemiss then noted "the RV8 ignition and boot locks were
made by Neiman, with key blanks currently made by Silca. These are code NE38 (bare
metal) and NE38AP, NE38DP and NE38P (each with different shape of plastic key
head). The NE38AP looks closest to the length of key shank, and total length,
of the original key but I am not sure if any of the blanks have the swivel/pivoted
head of the original. North West Keys stock the Silca blanks and also have a cutting
service. See link
I haven't bought spares myself, so double check the dimensions etc.
If the head of the bare metal version is too large to fit in the constricted space
of the RV8, you could cut it to fit perhaps, rounding off the edges. While we're
on the subject, the glove box and petrol cap lock and keys were made by Weston
Body Hardware (WBH), serial number FT xxx. See www.wbh.co.uk/technical-lock.htm
Rob
Collier enquired "has anyone tried Clive Wheatley as I understood he
has had some original key blanks in the past?"
Kev
Lillywhite noted he had got a spare key cut at
the high street chain, Timpsons. They do a key with a cut-
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top that fits quite well and does the job for a spare key."
Then
Andi Stelloh from Germany provided a useful source: "I have got original
keys with a pivoting fob from my local Land Rover Dealer. The part number is CWE
100860." Stuart Middlemiss added "this part number is listed for the
Freelander Series 1 and certainly looks the right type of pivoting head. However,
I can only find it on the Continental European parts listings, not in the UK parts.
In the event that it is not available from Land Rover parts suppliers in the UK,
you might find you are asked the favour of getting a few keys for fellow members
and sending them over!"
Dennis Hodge added "I work
in the security industry, and since reading this message have been looking for
a supply of suitable blanks. As well as those listed, a JMA blank NE11P is useable
However I have stumbled across the following - original Rover hinged blanks can
be purchased on eBay. Just put Rover key blanks in the search box." Philip
Oldfield added "I purchased keys from Rover Link MG Rover Parts. They
have a selection available and I chose a swivel key with the MG motive - an octagan
shape in black plastic. It is of better quality than the original and slightly
bigger. I received excellent service and they can cut keys by quoting the original
key number to them." All keys are listed on their web site www.roverlink.co.uk
Victor Smith noted that "following Rob Collier's comment, I called
Clive Wheatley this afternoon and he confirmed he has had a stock of original
MG Rover key blanks with the swivel. They are the original Land Rover part and
he confirmed the part number given by Andi Stelloh. Clive's price is £7.10
plus VAT. He has a local man who cuts them for £1.50 but needs an original
key to cut the new one. It is worth talking with Clive if you have difficulties
with parts for an RV8 or MGBV8, rather than seeking solutions which might be a
compromise."
Mike Giblenn then completed the thread with
"thanks for the info regarding Clive Wheatley. I did put a call into Clive
a couple of months ago but was told they could not get the keys. I will give him
another call. Thanks to all." |
