todays mod, was not without a problem
 

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 :wonder:

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 :wonder:

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...:thumb:

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


http://i5.tinypic.com/2lih7yh.jpg

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 :thumb:

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

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

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:thumb:

Darren

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

Wilsons master key http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/26/p4614426_l.jpg

Mark ;)

my favorite tool :)

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

Mark

Have that plastic T bar if you fancy a coffee :D

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 :thumb:


Thanks for today Mark

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

saucer of milk anone;):D

:lol: 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 :wonder: