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locking wheel nut key
« on: 25 October 2008, 19:21:21 »

just found out today i have no wheel locking nut key with my car(96 elite 3.0.)Does anyone know how much replacements are from dealers,Thanks
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #1 on: 25 October 2008, 19:22:23 »

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just found out today i have no wheel locking nut key with my car(96 elite 3.0.)Does anyone know how much replacements are from dealers,Thanks

I have the same problem. If I can't find my security code, then the angle grinder's coming out  ::)
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #2 on: 25 October 2008, 19:26:53 »

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just found out today i have no wheel locking nut key with my car(96 elite 3.0.)Does anyone know how much replacements are from dealers,Thanks

I have the same problem. If I can't find my security code, then the angle grinder's coming out  ::)

Either that or a socket and a big lump hammer :y
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #3 on: 25 October 2008, 22:03:34 »

A good trick I've used on a few occasions is to mig weld some nice lumps onto the bolt. (protecting your allies with something of course )

This seems to have the double effect of the heat loosening the bolt a bit and the weld gives you something to hit with a chisel.

This has worked when the usual hammer a socket on or other methods have failed , although hammering a socket on first is a good idea cos even if it doesn't work I think it loosens the bolt a bit.
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #4 on: 25 October 2008, 23:06:22 »

luckily I have steels on the car At the mo, so very easy access to the bolt

There is a trick to stop you hammering a socket on them though - the outside of the bolt just turns! :(
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« Reply #5 on: 25 October 2008, 23:12:57 »

That's when the mig comes in handy again cos you can weld the ring to the bolt.
I realise a lot of people haven't got a mig, but most reasonable garages will do it for you at a decent price, or even maybe just a drink if you know them.
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #6 on: 26 October 2008, 11:30:11 »

25£+ vat  ive just bought one
but try your dealer to see if they have a master set most do
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #7 on: 26 October 2008, 13:37:33 »

i enquired about a key(Plastic Tbar shape with 3 studs for the cover plate) it was about 25 plus vodka and tonic.

Dont know about the nut trype on later cars.
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Re: locking wheel nut key
« Reply #8 on: 26 October 2008, 15:29:16 »

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i enquired about a key(Plastic Tbar shape with 3 studs for the cover plate) it was about 25 plus vodka and tonic.

Dont know about the nut trype on later cars.
Same price  :y :y :y
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