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Security wheel stud problem

  • 19-04-2009 3:34pm
    #1
    sound_wave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭


    Story is i have a flat on one wheel on my golf but having taken off the stud covering on the wheel i have found that the security nut has been somewhat sheered by previous attempts to remove it. Anyone know what i can do to remove it apart from going to a garage?


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  • #2
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Chance a Halfords or a good motor factors, i think theres

    a tool you can buy that splits or breaks them, not 100% sure

    but worth a go. That or one of thoses Drimel cutting cutting tools

    a few cutting discs will also do, slow and steady work. Done it before.


  • #3
    68coupe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭68coupe


    there is a special type of socket that you can buy, but your local garage should lend you one. It is designed to go over the whole lock nut/stud, and as you turn it, it has sharpened inner edges that cut into the lock nut/stud and literally grab it, and you can turn it like a normal socket and remove the piece. Great item actually. They come in sets of diff sizes for all sorts of damged bolts/nuts.


  • #4
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,856 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Weld another good nut onto the bad one?


  • #5
    jimbobjones40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭jimbobjones40


    Had this problem just yesterday and no access to cut either so went to a garage said they couldn't help ...... bloody liar :mad:

    Anyway the answer is to get a good strong socket that just nearly fits over the lock nut then tap it on with a hammer. What your doing is making a grove on sides of the lock nut. Just remember you only get one shot at it so don't go with one that is too lose or too tight and risk damage when you hammer it on.

    Good luck! :)


  • #6
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    A curse of motoring, I got rid of all mine after a similair problem.


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  • #7
    Masada
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 11,001 ✭✭✭✭Masada


    The tool your looking for is called a stud extractor. however i have used the method of hammering on an old socket that near;y fits and then just undo it with a ratchet. :)


  • #8
    sound_wave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭sound_wave


    anyone think id get away with calling out my road side assistance crowd from my insurance to do this job?:pac: or anyone here willing to lend a hand/some tools?


  • #9
    kazul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 645 ✭✭✭kazul


    If you're near Drumcondra I'd be happy to oblige.


  • #10
    sound_wave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭sound_wave


    kazul wrote: »
    If you're near Drumcondra I'd be happy to oblige.

    Much appreciated Kazul, alas I'm out in Ballsbridge


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