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Broken BMW KeyNut for alloys E34

V1llianous · 2007-10-19 11:03:04

Hi, I have a 95 BMW 520i E34 model. Just tried to remove the alloys using the locking key nut (which was missing 1 of 3 pins) and the whole keynut is now knackered. What is my best option, obviously a replacement keynut would be great to avoid having to break the nuts off and buy replacements. Thanks in advance.

19-10-2007 11:03AM

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V1llianous

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Hi,

I have a 95 BMW 520i E34 model. Just tried to remove the alloys using the locking key nut (which was missing 1 of 3 pins) and the whole keynut is now knackered.

What is my best option, obviously a replacement keynut would be great to avoid having to break the nuts off and buy replacements.

Thanks in advance.

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#2 19-10-2007 11:47AM

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I have a spare if you're ever in Cork

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#3 19-10-2007 11:54AM

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Can you get the car to a dealer who can then find out your keynut code?
If necessary, there are some sockets that you can get that will fit onto the locknut. I can't remember the name of them. Otherwise, weld a socket onto your locknut and get it off that way.

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#4 24-10-2007 11:35AM

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Update:

Went to Frank Kenna's BMW dealership but found out quickly it was not a BMW Locknut.

Ordered a replacement set for about €50. Should have them on Friday.

Got the "originals" broken off by Confey Motors in Leixlip.

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