This muppets lost his alloy wheel key - HELP
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This muppets lost his alloy wheel key - HELP
I tried using a slim punch in the notches of the security nut, but the punch bent and I got nowhere... Drilling does not seem to be an option as I'll hit the bolt.
Has this happened to anyone else? How did you get the wheel off? (Its urgent as my bearing is gone (and my house is upside down after looking for the b thing!)
D
PS and no I dont have the key code as I destroyed opening the packet; moral? Never fit the things if you lose the code!
Has this happened to anyone else? How did you get the wheel off? (Its urgent as my bearing is gone (and my house is upside down after looking for the b thing!)
D
PS and no I dont have the key code as I destroyed opening the packet; moral? Never fit the things if you lose the code!
#4
try with an air chissel, very gently though, but it might just work the bugger loose,
pop down ats/kwik fit etc and they might be able to get it off for you,
a new stud is only a couple of quid if the thread does go!
pop down ats/kwik fit etc and they might be able to get it off for you,
a new stud is only a couple of quid if the thread does go!
#5
Hi mate , try chapping a slightly larger socket over the locking nut and give it a sharp ,quick turn to get it started .
Cheers Phil...
Cheers Phil...
Last edited by Phil WRX 01; 08 September 2004 at 10:38 PM.
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I wouldn't use an air chisel myself,bit to brutal for me and too easy to bugger your wheels. I'd nip into your local kwik-fit and ask if anyones got a lugnut remover, If they have it'll take ten minutes to remove all your locking nuts so you can put new ones on.
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those halfords reverse thread items are quite large tho. had to weld a nut onto the locking nut (got 3 off - 2 with the key and one by smacking a socket on it). was a bit of a pain but did not damage the alloy.
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Thanks guys - dont get the 'use a large socket' thing tough???
I'll try the big Halfords for the reverse thread thing - whjatever that looks like!
Many thanks & makes you wonder what the point is!
CHEERS
I'll try the big Halfords for the reverse thread thing - whjatever that looks like!
Many thanks & makes you wonder what the point is!
CHEERS
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Thanks guys - dont get the 'use a large socket' thing tough???
I had to do this once and it found easier when you heat the socket up with a blow torch to expand it before hammering it on. When it cools down it contracts and is rock solid. Don'r burn your fingers mind.
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Its too easy
I lost the key while changing a puncture at the side of the road - took it to the local tyre place- tapped a larger socket over the top and off they came. Did all four in about 2mins !
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I had to get 2 lock nuts broken off by my dealer when i got my P1 as they would not open with the key it cost £32 but well worth it as if anything goes wrong dealers got to sort it
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