Astro_Al Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Help! I've broken the two 'splines' on the inside of my wheel nut adapter (for the 1 'locking' nut on each wheel). How can I get a new one to fit my nuts? I need to change the TRE tomorrow! Help! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJIbex Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Help! I've broken the two 'splines' on the inside of my wheel nut adapter (for the 1 'locking' nut on each wheel).How can I get a new one to fit my nuts? I need to change the TRE tomorrow! Help! Al. The adapter should have a number/letter (can't remember) stamped on it. They can be ordered from a dealer; might not be much help for tomorrow though. They don't like repeated/heavy use of air guns. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The cheap and quick method is buy a cheap socket and hammer it over the top, you'll f*** the socket and nut up but you'll get it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Ah yes, I see it now - thanks. Anyone got a number 85 adapter they don't need...??? Thanks, Al. Edit - good plan fridge. I was thinking of welding a bar to the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrFrog Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Ah yes, I see it now - thanks.Anyone got a number 85 adapter they don't need...??? Thanks, Al. Edit - good plan fridge. I was thinking of welding a bar to the nut. I've managed to get a wheel nut off with a chisel, don't know if there's enough space there to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I've managed to get a wheel nut off with a chisel, don't know if there's enough space there to do it. If they're anything like my alloys, one slip and you've nadgered a good wheel - the nuts are set fairly flush in the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Halfords sell univeral adapters that have a course left hand profile in them. On a rattle gun, they take lock nuts off as quick as you can remove standard ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Ta Fatboy - I went and got some locking wheel nut remover 'sockets' from Halfords. Note to anyone in the same boat - you needan impact air gun to get results. Track rod end now changed ready for my MOT retest. I just need to get the other 4 off now, and find some replacements. Anyone got 5 non-locking regular, normal, freelander wheel nuts lying around? Ta for all the replies. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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