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[omegod]

Vaseline the nut lightly    so it acts like a release agent, Cling film over the nut, big socket full of chemical metal pushed onto nut, let it set overnight, remove nut, remove nut from socket and you should basically have a new locking socket that'll fit the other wheels.

Sounds like it would work...whether it will is another matter though 

[Nick W]

Vaseline the nut lightly    so it acts like a release agent, Cling film over the nut, big socket full of chemical metal pushed onto nut, let it set overnight, remove nut, remove nut from socket and you should basically have a new locking socket that'll fit the other wheels.

Sounds like it would work...whether it will is another matter though

If you do this, use a good brand of epoxy, follow the instructions to the letter, and don't use a quick setting one(they trade strength for speed)


Personally I think adding extra material drastically reduces your options if it doesn't work, so isn't an option I would choose. But then I do have the tools for processes that are more likely to work. Guaranteed to work if you're prepared to risk wheel damage by grinding the nut and stud away.

[X30XE]

Gone too far with attacking one already for a mold to work anyway. They are on tight that's for sure. 

Would help if I didn't live in a community where c**ting the living shit out of something metal at gone 5pm is frowned upon 

[Webby the Bear]

this is one job for whatever reason I've never had to do. I saw my old boss do it a few times though...... weld a big blob on to it and then get the Irwin stud extractors on it. Worked beautifully 

In your case as you mention welding ain't an option then I reckon (based purely on your photo) get a small set of stilsons to grip on there with a big f..k off pipe over the end for leverage. Similar to what stemo says 

On an aside I had the owner of Scott's Tyres in Northampton (hopefully folk I my area will know that place) take my omega keys off. I swear he had them ALL removed in 5 minutes flat with just a hammer and chisel with no marks on the alloys. Art shows itself in many different forms!!!!

[X30XE]

this is one job for whatever reason I've never had to do. I saw my old boss do it a few times though...... weld a big blob on to it and then get the Irwin stud extractors on it. Worked beautifully 

In your case as you mention welding ain't an option then I reckon (based purely on your photo) get a small set of stilsons to grip on there with a big f..k off pipe over the end for leverage. Similar to what stemo says 

On an aside I had the owner of Scott's Tyres in Northampton (hopefully folk I my area will know that place) take my omega keys off. I swear he had them ALL removed in 5 minutes flat with just a hammer and chisel with no marks on the alloys. Art shows itself in many different forms!!!!

Already thought of that me'sen and tried it.  The issue here is scale. Most locking wheel nuts are 15-17mm.  These are 26mm round at the front and the friction area is nearer 40mm hence even with the genuine key you're onto a losing battle, especially given they're made of cheese. And they're half as tight again as a regular car bolt/nut.

Will be going down a more destructive route in daylight hours.   

[Webby the Bear]

You anywhere near Northampton? My welder is going in my boot at the weekend. Could swing by if you're close

[X30XE]

You anywhere near Northampton? My welder is going in my boot at the weekend. Could swing by if you're close

I'm not. But thanks anyway.

[Webby the Bear]

You anywhere near Northampton? My welder is going in my boot at the weekend. Could swing by if you're close

I'm not. But thanks anyway.

You're just scared in case I'm a stemo-type character. I fully understand 

 

[X30XE]

If none of the above work try a lump hammer and a chisel. I had similar with an Omega locking nut last year(much more recessed) and tried everything. In the end a hammer & chisel got it turning.
Also may be worth drilling through the centre first to weaken its grip.

This worked a treat.  30 - 45 seconds on each one saw it loose. Thanks for all the suggestions.  So much more rewarding to solve a problem for free rather than paying the inventor of the problem more money! 

[Webby the Bear]

Nice work mate 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

If none of the above work try a lump hammer and a chisel. I had similar with an Omega locking nut last year(much more recessed) and tried everything. In the end a hammer & chisel got it turning.
Also may be worth drilling through the centre first to weaken its grip.

This worked a treat.  30 - 45 seconds on each one saw it loose. Thanks for all the suggestions.  So much more rewarding to solve a problem for free rather than paying the inventor of the problem more money! 

I will PM you my address so you can send the cigar. A nice big Cuban one will do nicely. 

[BazaJT]

Round here you still need locking nuts/bolts after all it was only last year that someone nicked two of the centre caps off the wheels of my Omega

[X30XE]

If none of the above work try a lump hammer and a chisel. I had similar with an Omega locking nut last year(much more recessed) and tried everything. In the end a hammer & chisel got it turning.
Also may be worth drilling through the centre first to weaken its grip.

This worked a treat.  30 - 45 seconds on each one saw it loose. Thanks for all the suggestions.  So much more rewarding to solve a problem for free rather than paying the inventor of the problem more money! 

I will PM you my address so you can send the cigar. A nice big Cuban one will do nicely. 

I hope that's not a euphemism squire   

[X30XE]

Round here you still need locking nuts/bolts after all it was only last year that someone nicked two of the centre caps off the wheels of my Omega

Yeah cos making off with 4 alloys, a trolley jack and a wheel brace is just as easy as making off with a screwdriver and two plastic caps.