kj
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 07:57 AM |
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missing locking nut
Any ideas on how to remove a wheel nut if you loose the locking nut, not on my car but a set of wheels i am looking to buy.
Cheers
Think about it, think about it again and then do it.
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daviep
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 08:03 AM |
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Depending on the style hammer a normal bi-hex over the top, don't know why but 18mm is usually a good fit 
Davie
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 08:33 AM |
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My sister has this issue on her car, bought secondhand and no nut key. The bugbear is the nuts have a spinning outer sleeve, so the old socket and
hammer trick won't work
I have heard of nuts being welded to the locking one, but always worried about damage to the wheels.
maybe I should try hammering a socket on, may pinch the outer sleeve tight enough.
There are plenty of removers on the net too, some not too expensive (but may be pants)
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kj
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 08:56 AM |
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The outer spinning sleeve can normally be cut away then knock a socket on
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pewe
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 02:59 PM |
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Lump hammer and cold chisel normally works to remove the outer sleeve.
You can then remove the inner with a normal socket.
Outer's fooked but you are no worse off than when you started.
HTH. Cheers, Pewe 
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