S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

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#1 S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by eddiecross » Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:08 pm

Hi,
S1 Ignition switch is in the centre gauge panel and is loose but the bezel nut is jammed. Is there a special spanner t remove and tighten? Tried a few sites but couldn't see anything. I'm sure Frosts used to stock them

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Eddie
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#2 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by abowie » Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:23 pm

Yes there is a special tool. The usuals sell them.
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#3 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by Series1 Stu » Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:28 pm

I made one. This is it

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I used 2mm thick aluminium and filed a chamfer on it. It won't damage the chrome but you can always re-file the ends if they burr up.

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#4 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by gts2 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:25 am

I use this one:

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#5 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by eddiecross » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:23 am

Thanks guys,
If anyone can forward a link to a site that sells them that would be great as had no luck with my Googling.

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Eddie
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#6 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by mark10337 » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:51 am

Moss Europe sell them
https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/ although I couldn't find it on their website.

but from the same company on eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-CAR- ... 2387913618
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#7 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by eddiecross » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:27 pm

£25 Ouch!
Looks like I'm fabricating one. Thx

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#8 Re: S1 How to tighten ignition switch bezel

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:31 pm

Got mine from Baratts(the socket snapped tool ) a few years back ...... they wernt 25 quid then
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