So I've at least one and possibly one or two more lock nuts stuck on my car. When I swapped the wheels over from the Activa the only nuts I had were the ones on it, inc 4 lock nuts. Didn't think much of it till the other day when I went to swap on my other wheels. Front left lock nut wont move and the wheel brace now just jumps out like a fully torqued Phillips bit. The lock nut key has the 4 holes in it and the pins dropped in (tight originally) but now the pins seem to have moved about and bit and widened the holes, meaning the pins are sat at angles and make the whole thing hop out when I try to turn it.
I got the rear left one off and havnt gone at the right hand side of the car at all.
So what are my options? Drill it (them ) out? Does anyone know are these actually a Citroen set? Can I pick up a spare key somewhere?
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F*%^£$"g lock nuts
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Re: F*%^£$"g lock nuts
That looks like the original citroen item, there should be a code stamped on the key, or (if they are original fitment), a dealer can get a replacement using the VIN.
I would suggest that there is more chance of undoing them using an impact wrench.
I would suggest that there is more chance of undoing them using an impact wrench.
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Re: F*%^£$"g lock nuts
Oh dear, when you do get them off I would suggest replacing with standard nuts. Locking wheel nuts are the 1st thing I remove from my cars.
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Re: F*%^£$"g lock nuts
No promises, but try the following.
Get a trolley jack (or jack) and pump it up to the right height to support the locking wheel nut key, this helps so that all the energy goes into rotating the wheel nut rather than pushing it up or down.
Then get a friend to put pressure on the nut, ie pushing it into the wheel its self so it does not move. And then apply gently increasing turning force as required. I used my torque wrench.
Had a similar situation on a Saab locking wheel nut a while ago, and enlarged the holes just as you described.
Above method got it removed.
Aplogies if the above is teaching you to suck eggs, but was quite proud of myself, when I got the nut off.
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Get a trolley jack (or jack) and pump it up to the right height to support the locking wheel nut key, this helps so that all the energy goes into rotating the wheel nut rather than pushing it up or down.
Then get a friend to put pressure on the nut, ie pushing it into the wheel its self so it does not move. And then apply gently increasing turning force as required. I used my torque wrench.
Had a similar situation on a Saab locking wheel nut a while ago, and enlarged the holes just as you described.
Above method got it removed.
Aplogies if the above is teaching you to suck eggs, but was quite proud of myself, when I got the nut off.
Cheers
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Re: F*%^£$"g lock nuts
Cheers folks. Gricey, I gave that a go at the weekend alright but no luck ( I had used the same method to undo the driveshaft nut). I might head to the local tyre place and see can they get them off with the air gun. They most definitely will be getting done away with.
I sent and email to Charles Hurst in Belfast about getting a new key, so hopefully I'll hear back from them too.
This is my key. Number on the bottom is SR 38
I sent and email to Charles Hurst in Belfast about getting a new key, so hopefully I'll hear back from them too.
This is my key. Number on the bottom is SR 38
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That happened on my C5, had to resort to the drill, lots of bits, and lots of swearing. No lockers on any car I have anything to do with now.
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Re: F*%^£$"g lock nuts
Ste, get a set of Irwin 'Boltgrip' reverse-flute sockets.
I've used such a socket with complete success on one of your style of locking wheel bolt..
This is what the sockets look like:
I've used such a socket with complete success on one of your style of locking wheel bolt..
This is what the sockets look like:
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Cheers. I'll have a look for them.
How did they workJim? Do you have to hammer it on tight over the round bit in the middle and it digs in when you turn it?
How did they workJim? Do you have to hammer it on tight over the round bit in the middle and it digs in when you turn it?
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That's it Ste, tap them on and as they turn anti-clockwise to undo the stud they just grip tighter and tighter. Often you have to hammer them off the stud once removed...Stekelly wrote: How did they workJim? Do you have to hammer it on tight over the round bit in the middle and it digs in when you turn it?
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Got a reply from Charles Hurst's . It cant be got, so looks like I'm on my own to try get them off. That Irwin set is my next port of call.
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Re: F*%^£$"g lock nuts
couldnt you drive down to a tyre fitters or local garage and ask them to apply an air gun impact rachet to it? might be worth it, esspecially if your not putting them back again.
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