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sharpy28
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Well yesterday I convinced a local chav to swap my horrid O.Z wheels on my saxo for his VTR wheels. Anyway after swapping three wheels over we got to the last one on mine and the locking nut will not budge because the wheel nut key thing has become a bit worn over time so is just slipping. Does anyone know how I can get it off without runing anything (apart form the locking nut)

Any help much appreciated cheers

[Edited on 23-06-2011 by sharpy28]
sharpy28
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Oh I have just thought it may be best to U2U me any ideas for obvious reasons
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:26   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
smack a socket over it
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:31   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
smack a socket over it

Done this on two seperate cars and works great (as long as you don't need that particular socket anymore )
sharpy28
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I did give that ago it went on really tight but as soon as I put a lot of pressure on the bar to undo the nut it started spinning, what can I do to stop that? or shall I just try a socket that is far too small?
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I tried dmackn
Steve
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:36   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
too small and dont use a hex socket
giles92
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
you can get emergancy locking wheel not bolts from halfords or anywhere like that
Steve
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23rd Jun 11 at 12:39   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yes but they are 40 quid, just use a socket ffs
taylorboosh
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You can get a set that removes rounded bolts ect, very good
Steve
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23rd Jun 11 at 13:07   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
irwin bolt removers i have a set and they are good for rounded bolts, i dont think they will be suitable for locking wheel nuts though as they may be too hard
sharpy28
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23rd Jun 11 at 13:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Done it ............. Next problem, anyone wanna guess?


HOW DO I GET THE NUT OUT OF THE SOCKET!!??
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23rd Jun 11 at 13:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
smack it, or put it in the freezer

dont reuse it though
sharpy28
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tried the smacking lol, il try the freeze how long shall i leave it?
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23rd Jun 11 at 13:21   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
all night
sharpy28
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23rd Jun 11 at 13:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
okay, cheers mate much appreciated
fazza
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23rd Jun 11 at 13:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Steve

dont reuse it though
scottyp1989
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
irwin bolt removers i have a set and they are good for rounded bolts, i dont think they will be suitable for locking wheel nuts though as they may be too hard


they work great for locking wheel nuts TBh and £40 is expensive for them, can pick them up from tool shops for sub £20
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23rd Jun 11 at 14:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just throw the socket and nut in the bin. Both will be fucked.
Steve
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23rd Jun 11 at 14:26   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by scottyp1989
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
irwin bolt removers i have a set and they are good for rounded bolts, i dont think they will be suitable for locking wheel nuts though as they may be too hard


they work great for locking wheel nuts TBh and £40 is expensive for them, can pick them up from tool shops for sub £20


40 quid was in reference to the locking wheel nut removers you can get from halfords not the irwin bolt removers, i pad 15 quid for the irwin bolt removers
sharpy28
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23rd Jun 11 at 14:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Just throw the socket and nut in the bin. Both will be fucked.


The guy having my wheels wants it don't ask why but he is a big chav so he probaly doesnt care less if hes driving around with a funked wheel bolt
scottyp1989
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23rd Jun 11 at 14:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
quote:
Originally posted by scottyp1989
quote:
Originally posted by Steve
irwin bolt removers i have a set and they are good for rounded bolts, i dont think they will be suitable for locking wheel nuts though as they may be too hard


they work great for locking wheel nuts TBh and £40 is expensive for them, can pick them up from tool shops for sub £20


40 quid was in reference to the locking wheel nut removers you can get from halfords not the irwin bolt removers, i pad 15 quid for the irwin bolt removers


now i see £40 is still a lot for the locking nut removers tho. can get similar things for a lot cheaper. halfords for you tho i suppose.

 
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