Locking wheel nut key failed
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Sorry misread your post. Thanks for the link
As title suggests I have managed to round off one of my oem locking wheel bolts and not sure what to do, don't trust the likes of ATS or local grease monkeys, is this a common problem and is it easy to sort out as I have new wheels and suspension booked for next month and don't want to lumber the fitter with a problem
thanks in advance
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I managed to get one undone on my mates car by peening the metal at the edge of the holes back down with a flat ended pin punch. You can also get removal tools.
I’ve binned them on SWMBOs car and replaced with normal OEM bolts.
If you want to refit locking bolts (you’re likely to need a new set) my advice is to torque them to a slightly lower figure than 180nm - perhaps 160/165?
I’ve binned them on SWMBOs car and replaced with normal OEM bolts.
If you want to refit locking bolts (you’re likely to need a new set) my advice is to torque them to a slightly lower figure than 180nm - perhaps 160/165?
thanks, just been looking at some on Amazon, gonna pre warn fitter, he may well be able to sort it, if not I will order a set and give it a go
yeah I have just been reading a few thanks, seems a fairly common problem
I'm really fussy about who works on my bus, I am having wheels and suspension fitted next month by Chris at the Van Cave, I let him know earlier and he didn't think it would be to much of a problem
Given the trouble I had getting my wheel with a punctured tyre off the other day due to the wheel being rusted to the hub, I thought I'd get the rest of the wheels off today and give the hubs a good clean up and a smear of grease. However I got stumped at the second wheel when the locking wheel bolt key just wouldn't grip. They've only ever been tightened by hand my me, but this bugger has failed. Do you reckon I've got a warranty case here?
One thing is for sure, I will be swapping them for standard bolts. I'll be doing the same with the new Tig as well, before the same happens to that.
One thing is for sure, I will be swapping them for standard bolts. I'll be doing the same with the new Tig as well, before the same happens to that.
Having had a blow out 200 miles from home some time back and finding out the jack couldn't lift a pram off the ground and the locking bolts were made of cheese, I upgraded to a compact 5T bottle jack and a different hardened steel locking nut with better key pattern for better grip... a small smear of copper grease on all the wheel bolts was applied before they were fitted and a handy crack bar is always in the van.. I wish I had known about this before going off exploring...!
First get a hammer with a flat face and hit the face of the locking wheel bolt square on (protect your wheel if aim is not 100%). Repeat a few times.
This will get the locking wheel bolt head somewhere near the original form.
Next using a T bar with two pipe extensions and both arms try to slacken the bolt, you have more chance of keeping the locking wheel bolt key square with even force 180 degrees apart. You may find it easier with two people.
