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[X30XE]

Photos of the locking nut??

Having just been out to take photos it occurs that I might be able to get a small stilson onto them as they're not exactly recessed into the alloy.

[X30XE]

Pop to local LR dealer or specialist. Ask technician nicely if he has the right key you can borrow for ten minutes. Reward with fourpack of beer.

Worked for me a few years back. ..

Unfortunately not currently taxed, not MOT'd and not insured. And nearest LR dealer is miles away. 

[X30XE]

ATS removed mine after Kwikfit fitter sheared pins from the original 3 pin style locking wheel nut key

Any ideas what they used?

he had a set of various sizes of something like these 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Emergency-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-Removal-Tool-19-26mm-/160650974451?hash=item25678b54f3:m:mUcQ3tkVT25_DD7lv5I8hSg

Ta. That might *just* fit.

[Viral_Jim]

For reference, I found those to be bog all use, but its probably because I don't have an impact driver.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

 The locking nuts on my Vauxhall were made of warm chocolate.

They are now history.

[STEMO]

That's sticking out enough to get a hefty pair of mole grips on it. Get some penetrating oil on it and give your balls a workout.
Don't forget to whack it first.

[Nick W]

For reference, I found those to be bog all use, but its probably because I don't have an impact driver.

I have a full set of them, and don't find them any better with an impact driver. And they're of no use whatsoever on locking nuts with a rotating collar.

[Nick W]

That's sticking out enough to get a hefty pair of mole grips on it. Get some penetrating oil on it and give your balls a workout.
Don't forget to whack it first.

Or, there seems to be several threads clear in the nut. So, you could screw a bolt as far into it as you can without touching the stud, lock another nut in place and try to undo all three hopefully locked together nuts and bolt.

[X30XE]

That's sticking out enough to get a hefty pair of mole grips on it. Get some penetrating oil on it and give your balls a workout.
Don't forget to whack it first.

140nm plus rust... not a cat in hells chance. I don't own any chewer grips anyway. 

[STEMO]

That's sticking out enough to get a hefty pair of mole grips on it. Get some penetrating oil on it and give your balls a workout.
Don't forget to whack it first.

140nm plus rust... not a cat in hells chance. I don't own any chewer grips anyway. 

Have you seen how big BIG mole grips are? And if you force them closed until veins start sticking out of the side of your head, they ain't letting go.


They might jump off the end and make you graze your whatever and cry for your mum, but not if they're on far enough.

[STEMO]

Stilsons are a bit weighty, I think. But give it a go. The way I look at it is: It's got to come off, so it's fickin coming off.

[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.

[Bigron]

I don't suppose heat would work, being so close to alloy?

Ron.

[Nick W]

I don't suppose heat would work, being so close to alloy?

You still have to grip the nut to turn it.

[Bigron]

Yep, I quite agree, but if the eust has loosened its grip after heating, you won't need to bust your boiler with mole grips or whatever?

Ron.