I managed to shear the inside of my locking wheel nut off inside the nut, now does anyone have a solution to this, if i could be bothered or if it was worth it i could pick the pieces out of the nut.

Will Subaru have a nut to get me out of trouble, obviously will be getting a new set of lockers so it does not matter if they are unusable after removal.

Any other sudgestions

 

Use a socket that is really tight, should be able to get it of that way

 

didnt want to go down this route, do you reckon a tyre shop will have to proper removal tool

 

Might be worth giving Elite (in Rainham) a call. They might be able to help. Failing that, try your local Subaru dealer.

 

will make some calls tomorrow, whats that guys name at Elites, is it Barry

 

Mark,

It may have damaged the thread on the hub stud....

there only about £3.50 from a subaru dealer, but you have to take the brake system off to get to the HUB, then a heavy hammer to push the old stud out. then use some copper ease to pull the new one back through, using a wheel nut to pull it through, real tight fit...

Had to replace a couple of mine as I have a habbit of over tightening wheel nuts...

Now use a torque wrench every time, keep it in the boot incase I get a punchure...

Give me a shout if you need a hand to do it.

 

what sort of locker is it cookstar ?

 

Will do mate, i was going to change all the studs anyway, i have a new set to go on al ready, its just getting the actual nut off without the key thats the prob.

Was thinking about investing in a torque wrench to to be honest.

 

This is one of the nuts that was removed before the key/socket/whatever you call it broke

 

Has it actually broke the key section?

when I broke mine it just broke the outer edge on one side, and I still managed to get it undone... I'll be off work tomorrow if you need a hand mate.

 

The whole sort of ring that goes slots into the recess in the pic above has sheareed off, I am on nights tomorrow so would be cool if you could lend a hand, where abouts are you mate

 

Thats what happened to me. Called Martin @ Wilson and told him. Went down there they removed the locking nuts with the master key and gave me a new set free for charge.

 

Really, how old was your car at the time?

 

I'm in Basildon mate...

can come to you if you want... bring me tools

 

PM me your addy and number mate, i will drive to you, four nuts will be fine

 

Although i may go to Wilsons first as there may be a set of locking wheel nuts in it for me

 

if you need a set text me and i'll see if we still have one

 

Cookstar, Sorry to hear about your lockers mate, I am also in Basildon and as a last resort get yourself an extension bar and I will weld it to each nut so you can undo with a ratchet.

PM me if you need help

Darren

 

thanks, hopefully will be alright, but will bear that in mind

 

Wilsons master key

Mark

 

my favorite tool

 

TBH i have been a bit overwhelmed by the help offered today, thanks a million guys

 

Mark

Have that plastic T bar if you fancy a coffee

 

gonna have to be tomorrow Sarah, gotta get ready for work now

Popped into Subaru, and they have taken the number of the key and ordered me a new one, £10 and its sorted


Thanks for today Mark

 

is there any part of your car you havent broken Cookie? he he

 

saucer of milk anone

 

cookie knows i'm only kidding....after all i'm not exactly one to talk

 

I know mate, just playing

 

I havent broken any windows yet