Hello!

Just saying hello!
We have owned our LR 90 2.25 Petrol 1984 since about 1986!
However, 8 years ago we laid it up as it was running rough and it was costing us a fortune at the garage.
Last few weeks have had a bit of time and got her running myself and I have to say quite sweet! So pleased!
The ignition switch is a bit temperamental and I have a new switch and am about to put it in. Have seen a really good post here which has been of help.
I am in need of a bit more help! The little screws that hold the switch in place are not screws......don't suppose anyone knows what I need to un do them? A special screwdriver?
Any help would be appreciated

First post should be in the section below, not in the International Rescue section.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/forum/introduce-yourself.20/

Oh flip sorry!
I'll try and copy it! Thanks!

Chances are they are anti theft shear bolts. Do you mean the ones that hold them in a vertical-ish plane? I am talking about a column mounted ignition switch with a built in steering lock.
If so, don't worry they will come off with a hammer and an old screwdriver or cold chisel. Just tap them round in an anti-clockwise direction and they should come out relatively easily.
Once out and you've done the job, use a hacksaw to saw slots in them so you can do them back up with a screw driver.
But if this isn't it this then put up a couple of pics and we'll give you ideas.
There are many threads on doing this on here, so have a search!

Stanleysteamer said:

Chances are they are anti theft shear bolts. Do you mean the ones that hold them in a vertical-ish plane? I am talking about a column mounted ignition switch with a built in steering lock.
If so, don't worry they will come off with a hammer and an old screwdriver or cold chisel. Just tap them round in an anti-clockwise direction and they should come out relatively easily.
Once out and you've done the job, use a hacksaw to saw slots in them so you can do them back up with a screw driver.
But if this isn't it this then put up a couple of pics and we'll give you ideas.
There are many threads on doing this on here, so have a search!

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Thanks for getting back to me. It's not those! They are two tiny screw type things that hold the switch in....at the dash board end! I was hoping not to have to take the lock off. I may have to as it is awkward. I'll post some pics tomorrow! Thanks again

84ninety said:

Thanks for getting back to me. It's not those! They are two tiny screw type things that hold the switch in....at the dash board end! I was hoping not to have to take the lock off. I may have to as it is awkward. I'll post some pics tomorrow! Thanks again

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No worries! If someone once screwed it in it will come out again! If it is the two screws on the end of the barrel they are usually just small phillips, but I do not have one of your model so am driving on experience and the seat of my pants. Post this on the part of the forum that deals with your model and the answers will be more accurate.

Hello all! (Just seen your post Stanleysteamer! you were correct!!)
I just thought I would come back to you and let you know how I got on with putting in the new ignition switch.
Well a fiddle for sure, but the good thing is you can change it without removing the whole steering lock and those shear bolts.
The little screws I was talking about turned out to be tiny Philips screws. Impossible to do with a screwdriver, but managed to do them with a drive head and a little spanner see pics.
Also in case anyone does this and cannot remember which wire goes where i show a pic of that too.

oh! I can't seem to attach pictures! it just hangs......anyone else have problems with an apple laptop?

Anyway the ignition switch has numbered connectors so this is how the wires go:-
1 - Red and white wire
2 - Both white wires
3 - Brown
5 - Orange and brown wire

Looking to change the clutch master cylinder next and the radiator.

Anyone recommend a good place to shop for OEM parts? Some of these websites are a minefield! I got a replacement rear door lock / handle from britpart and it was totally different to the original and therefore took much longer to fit!!!

Thanks again everyone