CLK boot lock corrosion / rust

[kickin'fm]

Hi guys and gals!

Quick question - the mechanism for the boot is working fine, handle all fine, remote open etc etc all good - but the barrel of the lock (not sure if this is the right designation - it's the bit for a key just above the number plate) looks corroded.

I'm not sure this is covered by mobilo, but in any case is there something I can use to improve it's appearance / prolong the life...?

If not, am I stuck with going into a main stealer for a new bit (just called MB Manchester and looking at £200 inc vat for parts plus labour @ £120 per hour).

Cheers
David

 

[propercarispork]

Hi,

What you need to do, is take the keys, including the spares, with you to a Porsche dealer and p/x the car for a nice 911. :bannana::bannana:

jiggidy jiggidy... ohhh yeah!

 

[kickin'fm]

Funny!

 

[Dec]

The lock barrel is cast aluminium alloy with brass levers inside it so it won’t rust as such unless someone has stuck a nail into the lock. You could squirt some penetrating oil into the key hole through an aerosol can equipped with a straw then work the key in the lock.

The can seize up due to infrequent use.

Dec

 

[steve333]

Hi,

What you need to do, is take the keys, including the spares, with you to a Porsche dealer and p/x the car for a nice 911. :bannana::bannana:

jiggidy jiggidy... ohhh yeah!

Only if your a hairdresser though lol

 

[steve333]

Hi guys and gals!

Quick question - the mechanism for the boot is working fine, handle all fine, remote open etc etc all good - but the barrel of the lock (not sure if this is the right designation - it's the bit for a key just above the number plate) looks corroded.

I'm not sure this is covered by mobilo, but in any case is there something I can use to improve it's appearance / prolong the life...?

If not, am I stuck with going into a main stealer for a new bit (just called MB Manchester and looking at £200 inc vat for parts plus labour @ £120 per hour).

Cheers
David

Unfortunately it's not uncommon for clk's to rust around the bootlock,if the mechanism works ok then have the rust looked at by a good bodyshop & ask how much to get it repaired

 

[kickin'fm]

OK getting it looked at at the weekend. Cheers!