Craig Bentley wrote:
"
I think what your referring to is the steering column locking clamp. If that
is the case then whats probablty holding you up is the fact that there are
no bolt heads visible. This is because Triumph (and most car companies) use
what are called "shear bolts" on these darn things. Its supposed to be some
sort of "anti-theft" device (as if that would stop a determined thief).
Basically the bolt head breaks off at a predetermined torque thwarting the
thieves. "
I had to remove one; I used a dremel tool to cut a screw slot in the top
of one broken bolt; then a stubby screwdriver turned it out. It was not
hard once the dash was out. With access thru the dash holes, it might
be more challenging.
Good luck,
Ray James
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Ray W. James, P.E., Ph.D.
Texas Transportation Institute
Civil Engineering Department
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843
Phone (409)845-7436; Fax (409)845-3410
E-mail: r-james@tamu.edu
Date: 3/10/98 Time: 5:34:33 PM
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