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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 25 November 2008, 18:11:24
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Ok, long story short - I can't find the wheel locking key, or the security number to replace it.
So, I need to use other methods of removal.
I've seen kits on ebay to remove these, but they are very expensive.
The real blessing I have on my side, is that the car has steels fitted, and therefore the entire end of the stud is accessible, and not recessed into an alloy.
I fancy my chances at getting them out - but the biggest problem I have is that they have an outer sheath which just turns on the head of the bolt - preventing the bolt from turning.
I'm thinking about possibly angle-grinding this off, and I reckon I could get something on there then.
Has anyone else any experience of removing these? :y
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yep i have james big chiesel and and bigger hammer !! do the locking nuts first :y
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I believe Elite Pete had a similar problem. May be worth talking to him.
Although, when he realised he couldn't get them off, he probably just sold the car. ::)
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when I got the V6 I had to get them off as I was driving to Scotland the next day and didn't want to chance it, The place I used used a centre punch and 2lb hammer to shatter the ring that spins round the actual nut, once the ring was removed a socket was then forced on with the 2lb hammer to unbolt the nut - process took about 5 minutes per corner
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when I got the V6 I had to get them off as I was driving to Scotland the next day and didn't want to chance it, The place I used used a centre punch and 2lb hammer to shatter the ring that spins round the actual nut, once the ring was removed a socket was then forced on with the 2lb hammer to unbolt the nut - process took about 5 minutes per corner
I've seen this done too; it definitely works. Very effective and didn't damage the alloys either
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when I got the V6 I had to get them off as I was driving to Scotland the next day and didn't want to chance it, The place I used used a centre punch and 2lb hammer to shatter the ring that spins round the actual nut, once the ring was removed a socket was then forced on with the 2lb hammer to unbolt the nut - process took about 5 minutes per corner
I've seen this done too; it definitely works. Very effective and didn't damage the alloys either
I'm surprised it doesn't knacker the Centre punch, rather than damage the locking ring :o
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I've just bought a nice meaty new angle grinder... I shall use that to cut the outer rings off, and then drive a socket on there :y
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Have you had the key since you were here last? 'cos I know the wrench we were using is in my garage still. I'll go and have a look if the key is with it.
Kevin
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Have you had the key since you were here last? 'cos I know the wrench we were using is in my garage still. I'll go and have a look if the key is with it.
Kevin
WIM used it to fit the tyres, after I left your place.
Come to think of it - I wonder if they remembered to hand it back ::)
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They are usually pretty good and make a point of handing it back to you..... they've been down that route before!!!!
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Take it to a local tyre fitter place - when I was a fleet manager our local place had a selection of spare locking wheel nut adaptors as people often hide the locking nut/key and forget to tell them where it is OR they can use their expert know how to get them off without the adaptor - will only cost you a drink I am sure :y
Darren
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they can use their expert know how to get them off without the adaptor - will only cost you a drink I am sure :y
Darren
£40 quid when I had it done >:(