wheel lock cap remover?

[mikeock64]

Hi, I'm fairly new to S ownership and have a question. Where abouts is the plunger kept that removes the cap over the wheel nut?. On a previous car it had a special little slot under the bonnet. If there is no special place and my car's remover has been lost, does anyone know where a replacement can be bought? Cheers.

[v8s4me]

Can you post a photo of the "cap over the wheel nut"? It might help us understand what you are looking for.

[TVRees]

I don't think TVR included this luxury item as an optional extra on the S cars. I used a small flat blade screwdriver to remove my plastic wheel nut caps.

[mikeock64]

I dug in the boot, behind the space saver spare wheel and found the plunger and wheel bolt adaptor. Thank goodness for that. I presume it would be a real ball ache to replace it as I assume it would be fairly unique to the car. Thanks guys.

[AutoAndy]

..very unique Mike...mine doesn't have one of those, just a different locking wheel nut...so it could be particular to your car

Any pics of the car by the way.....wh I one have you got?

[glenrobbo]

That's an aftermarket set of locking nuts, not specific to TVR.
If you lose the plunger remover thingy, the slide-on cover sleeves can be removed using a piece of appropriately-sized rubber hose. Simples

Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 3rd February 00:55

[mikeock64]

AutoAndy said:

..very unique Mike...mine doesn't have one of those, just a different locking wheel nut...so it could be particular to your car

Any pics of the car by the way.....wh I one have you got?

Unique indeed. As I said in another thread, no two S series is the same.
Re the pics of my car, I'll start a new topic so I can get the true adoration of the crowd😁

[mikeock64]

mikeock64 said:

I dug in the boot, behind the space saver spare wheel and found the plunger and wheel bolt adaptor. Thank goodness for that. I presume it would be a real ball ache to replace it as I assume it would be fairly unique to the car. Thanks guys.

Can anyone recommend a better locking wheel nut? I've got both rear wheels off to do a bit of fettling tonight, but I wouldn't want to be fannying about on the side of the road trying to locate the 3 prongs and undo the nut.

[v8s4me]

How often do you leave the car unattended, and where the wheels could get nicked? If that outcome isn't likely, then simple push-on chrome nut covers might be enough. You'll still need something to get them off with, but they would be enough to deter an opportunist.

[phillpot]

Anyone actually ever had a wheel stolen from their S ?

Or has "everyone" got locking nuts?

they're probably not a size or style that will appeal (be easy to sell) to the average thieving scumbag

[mikeock64]

phillpot said:

Anyone actually ever had a wheel stolen from their S ?

Or has "everyone" got locking nuts?

they're probably not a size or style that will appeal (be easy to sell) to the average thieving scumbag

No. But I did see a new A3 Audi that had broken down yesterday and left alone. The two back wheels were gone.
I would always stay with my car until it was recovered.

[Roy C]

mikeock64 said:

Can anyone recommend a better locking wheel nut? I've got both rear wheels off to do a bit of fettling tonight, but I wouldn't want to be fannying about on the side of the road trying to locate the 3 prongs and undo the nut.

Those old-style 3 prong type keys can bend and break.

The McGard locking wheel nuts are better: http://www.mcgard.de/en/home/automotive.html
They look identical to those factory-fitted to current Fords. Halfrauds sell them.

Edited by Roy C on Saturday 6th February 07:22

[mikeock64]

Roy C said:

Those old-style 3 prong type keys can bend and break.

The McGard locking wheel nuts are better: http://www.mcgard.de/en/home/automotive.html
They look identical to those factory-fitted to current Fords. Halfrauds sell them.

Edited by Roy C on Saturday 6th February 07:22

So do I ask for Ford wheel nuts? only as usual, TVR S3 doesn't show up?

[Barry S1]

I got these for Garv as the standard
ones won't go in the wheels, they sell
the locking nuts too

[Roy C]

mikeock64 said:

So do I ask for Ford wheel nuts? only as usual, TVR S3 doesn't show up?

Ford Sierra size: M12x1.5 with 60 degree angled seat.

[mikeock64]

Thanks.