Locking Wheel Nut Removal

[Richard G]

Hello,

I've lost the locking wheel bolt key for my 74 MGB GT.

There seem to be a number of tools around to get them off but I just wondered if anybody has dealt with the same problem before and can recommend the best tool to use.

I am not bothered about damaging the bolt as I will replace all four with standard once I have got them off.


Many thanks

Richard

[Peter Cresswell]

Hi Richard
I think you will get some ideas from here: http://www.jamesandtracy.co.uk/howto/lo ... emoval.htm . In most cases these tips are for wheel nuts deeply recessed into front wheel drive alloys, but because the nuts used on Rostyle wheels stick out a long way from the wheel itself, I think you would get them off using a good pair of mole grips. An alternative would be to carefully use an angle grinder to fashion a hexagonal head on the nut and use a suitable socket.

[Richard G]

Many thanks Peter,

That's a very helpful link.

I'll need to invest in a more substantial pair of Mole grips but I'll certainly give that a go.

Appreciate your help

Richard

[Ian F]

If all else fails, my usual method with any tricky bolt or stud is to mig weld another nut or bolt onto it. The heat also has a very beneficial effect on seized threads! Just remember to disconnect the battery and the alternator before welding.

Ian F

[Richard G]

Ian, Peter

Managed to force a socket on in the end - wheels are off!

Thanks both for your help

Richard