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[Paddyhmfc]

Have a skeleton type key for lockign wheel nuts?

Been to two garages who have failed to remove mine since my key broke. MOT failed today and i need these nuts off asap.

WIll call renault first thing tomorow but does anyone know if they have the original key or a key that will do the job?

Thanks.

 

[Dangerous_dave]

Doubt they have a Skelton key. I do know you can buy a locking wheel nut removal tool from somewhere like halfords though usually with all the sockets in the cabinets etc. Good luck

 

[Josh@Renparts]

not for those renault ones, they are pretty easy to remove, get a punch, small chisel or large screwdriver and knock it between the spinning collar and the nut, they are pretty brittle and break off quite easily. once removed knock a socket on to the remaining nut.

 

[AK]

Have a skeleton type key for lockign wheel nuts?

Been to two garages who have failed to remove mine since my key broke. MOT failed today and i need these nuts off asap.

WIll call renault first thing tomorow but does anyone know if they have the original key or a key that will do the job?

Thanks.

Mines broke the first time i used it! Have to book the car in for a warranty fix anyone so will be making sure they replace the key for free too!

 

[Paddyhmfc]

not for those renault ones, they are pretty easy to remove, get a punch, small chisel or large screwdriver and knock it between the spinning collar and the nut, they are pretty brittle and break off quite easily. once removed knock a socket on to the remaining nut.

Rite thanks for the reply.

What do you mean by a punch? Im happy to give it a go as if i get the collars off it should be easy enoug has u say.

 

[dajones]

i had a garage remove mine they had a tool for removing them it was like a socket but the face had 2 spikes like this _^___^_ they hammered the spikes into the nut then used a wrench to get it off.
they tryed to snap the collar but broke 3 snap on chisles lol

 

[Paddyhmfc]

Il phone renault tomorow and see what they say and il give it a quick shot the morns nite.

 

[Paddyhmfc]

Renault can do all 4 for £45 + VAT then a few quid for some new nuts. Seems decent enough.

Should i just go to them or do you think it is easy enough to get them off myself/help of a a mechanic. He thinks they can be drilled out?

 

[Paddyhmfc]

Bump.

They cant do the nuts until next thursday. MOT will expire then and i need pads/tyres fitted by then as im driving to stranraer to go to belfast. Dont want to risk it in a car with no MOT.

PLEASE HELP!