Locking wheel nut removal without the key.
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Locking wheel nut removal without the key.
Any suggestions?
I changed a wheel yesterday due to a puncture, and I think I must have driven off with the locking nut socket still on the wheel. Needless to say, it's not still on the wheel and it's not in the carpark I used.
I don't know the letter code, and Jaguar dealer wants one hour labour (£160) plus parts to get them off and replace them.
I changed a wheel yesterday due to a puncture, and I think I must have driven off with the locking nut socket still on the wheel. Needless to say, it's not still on the wheel and it's not in the carpark I used.
I don't know the letter code, and Jaguar dealer wants one hour labour (£160) plus parts to get them off and replace them.
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We're both in the UK. My local dealer (Stratstone) at Houghton-le-Spring accepts parts orders as late as 2:00pm for delivery the following day from Jaguar. I don't see any reason for a dealer in Wiltshire not to be able to offer a similar service.
Graham
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That is presuming of course they are Jaguar locking wheel nuts. If they are aftermarket you could be mullered.
HOWEVER, if you have the type that have the rotating outer collar like these:
There is no removal tool that will get them off because the collar just spins freely.
I've just done this with my S Type due to no nut key. Previous owner swears it was in the boot!
Grab a Dremmel with a little cut off wheel attached.
Put on a good leather glove, it's gonna get hot.
You can quite easily cut through each part of the collar by turning it bit by bit until it is all through, hence the reasion for the glove, and it won't damage the wheel.
Carefully cut through the collar piece by piece, at least 6mm down the collar, all the way round so you end up cutting a 6mm collar off it.
Then you will be able to get either a socket on, or a removal tool.
I used a 12 point 18mm socket, hammered onto the nut and then air gunned off.
HOWEVER, if you have the type that have the rotating outer collar like these:
There is no removal tool that will get them off because the collar just spins freely.
I've just done this with my S Type due to no nut key. Previous owner swears it was in the boot!
Grab a Dremmel with a little cut off wheel attached.
Put on a good leather glove, it's gonna get hot.
You can quite easily cut through each part of the collar by turning it bit by bit until it is all through, hence the reasion for the glove, and it won't damage the wheel.
Carefully cut through the collar piece by piece, at least 6mm down the collar, all the way round so you end up cutting a 6mm collar off it.
Then you will be able to get either a socket on, or a removal tool.
I used a 12 point 18mm socket, hammered onto the nut and then air gunned off.
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any suggestions?
I changed a wheel yesterday due to a puncture, and i think i must have driven off with the locking nut socket still on the wheel. Needless to say, it's not still on the wheel and it's not in the carpark i used.
I don't know the letter code, and jaguar dealer wants one hour labour (£160) plus parts to get them off and replace them.
I changed a wheel yesterday due to a puncture, and i think i must have driven off with the locking nut socket still on the wheel. Needless to say, it's not still on the wheel and it's not in the carpark i used.
I don't know the letter code, and jaguar dealer wants one hour labour (£160) plus parts to get them off and replace them.
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that is presuming of course they are jaguar locking wheel nuts. If they are aftermarket you could be mullered.
However, if you have the type that have the rotating outer collar like these:
there is no removal tool that will get them off because the collar just spins freely.
I've just done this with my s type due to no nut key. Previous owner swears it was in the boot!
Grab a dremmel with a little cut off wheel attached.
Put on a good leather glove, it's gonna get hot.
You can quite easily cut through each part of the collar by turning it bit by bit until it is all through, hence the reasion for the glove, and it won't damage the wheel.
Carefully cut through the collar piece by piece, at least 6mm down the collar, all the way round so you end up cutting a 6mm collar off it.
Then you will be able to get either a socket on, or a removal tool.
I used a 12 point 18mm socket, hammered onto the nut and then air gunned off.
However, if you have the type that have the rotating outer collar like these:
there is no removal tool that will get them off because the collar just spins freely.
I've just done this with my s type due to no nut key. Previous owner swears it was in the boot!
Grab a dremmel with a little cut off wheel attached.
Put on a good leather glove, it's gonna get hot.
You can quite easily cut through each part of the collar by turning it bit by bit until it is all through, hence the reasion for the glove, and it won't damage the wheel.
Carefully cut through the collar piece by piece, at least 6mm down the collar, all the way round so you end up cutting a 6mm collar off it.
Then you will be able to get either a socket on, or a removal tool.
I used a 12 point 18mm socket, hammered onto the nut and then air gunned off.
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yeah i bought those for my custom offroad beadlock wheel and couldnt find the key when i cut a tire in moab out rock crawling and had to change out offroad. One of the other wheels had a slightly smaller impact socket so was worth a try. Pounded it over it crushing that rotating sleeve onto the piece underneath and viola. Came loose with a 1/2" ratchet. Oh well. I dont think that one pictured would do it though. Those a primarily for round heads and i have broken several of those. They always work great in the ads
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If anyone is having problems with the following lockers:1. The two slotted design 1990s and early 2000s
2. The domed top four slotted type 2000 on
3. The 2020 on approx virtually circular design with a wavy circumference
Please get in touch as I have proven, successful solutions for most scenarios.
Hope this helps.
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2. The domed top four slotted type 2000 on
3. The 2020 on approx virtually circular design with a wavy circumference
Please get in touch as I have proven, successful solutions for most scenarios.
Hope this helps.
Mike.
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