Stuck OZ security bolt
Discussion
if they are anything like most of the 3sided security bolts that hold on the wheel nut cover, a good pair of side cutters usually wedge themselves in nicely into two of the slots/cutouts to undo the swines 
had to do that many a time on customers cars at work, when they havent a clue where the key for them is
had to do that many a time on customers cars at work, when they havent a clue where the key for them is
mk2 24v said:
if they are anything like most of the 3sided security bolts that hold on the wheel nut cover, a good pair of side cutters usually wedge themselves in nicely into two of the slots/cutouts to undo the swines
had to do that many a time on customers cars at work, when they havent a clue where the key for them is
No it's a small (brass?) screw, with a special 'security' slot that holds the cover plate over the wheelnuts on.had to do that many a time on customers cars at work, when they havent a clue where the key for them is
It would have to be drilled out...at least that's what the AA man did to mine when I left my tool at home.
If you have a drill/driver that works in reverse then you can get a left-hand cutting drill (from someone like Tracey Tools) to help drilling the screw out.
This will usually shift it.
If it doesn't then you need an easy-out or similar to turn out the remains.
Alternatively drill into the screw with a hole large enough to remove the head so you can get the plate off and then use a lot of Plus-Gas or other releasing fluid to douse it before clamping the remainder in a good pair of mole-grips to free it.
This will usually shift it.
If it doesn't then you need an easy-out or similar to turn out the remains.
Alternatively drill into the screw with a hole large enough to remove the head so you can get the plate off and then use a lot of Plus-Gas or other releasing fluid to douse it before clamping the remainder in a good pair of mole-grips to free it.
Howard had to do the same on Nelly
Duly drilled out! Didn't make too much of a mess of it and the thread still attached to the alloy came out ok also.
Now where are we gonna get some new security bolts made up? There should be plenty of people who want them, especially if they are made from stainless or something. Where can we get them?
MikeyB
Now where are we gonna get some new security bolts made up? There should be plenty of people who want them, especially if they are made from stainless or something. Where can we get them?
MikeyB
k knows why
, all the same makes it a p1keys delight.
Lets face it ... any oik with a screw drive could get the plastic cover broken off..
M6 or other allen key with locking wheel nuts is the way to go.
Luckily wedge wheels dont seem to be nicked very often - guess the market to
sell them is seen to be too small with a big chance of a welcome home commitee when the buyer is invited to view his purchase.
M6 or other allen key with locking wheel nuts is the way to go.
Luckily wedge wheels dont seem to be nicked very often - guess the market to
sell them is seen to be too small with a big chance of a welcome home commitee when the buyer is invited to view his purchase.
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