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sdfuk
 


Member Since: 09 Jun 2009
Location: Maldon
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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Unknown ColourDiscovery 3
The dreaded spinning locking nut

Hi

So, I too have fallen victim to two spinning locking nuts and searched the forums for an answer. I tried the Dremel approach cutting through the cap (with some minor scratches). I then inserted a washer in the cut to get a grip on the inner locking mechanism but when i tried to turn the nut the top of the locking part came off and it sheared off the top of the 'stud' inside (sorry, not sure of the proper name).

Any idea on what tool to use to get the remaining locking nut off?

Cheers
S

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D3lta
 


Member Since: 13 Jun 2017
Location: Fylde Coast
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I had a similar issue where the top section of the locking nut snapped away. I hammered a socket bit (16mm from memory) onto the remaining stub. It then turned with a long breaker.
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Henda
 


Member Since: 05 May 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Siberian SilverDiscovery 3

If it's any help I've done away with mine ( the reason being if they can jack it up and man handle those big boys the locks not going to stop them )
Anyways I have a used set if you need them Thumbs Up
 All transmission oil replaced
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De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
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DSL
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Bin yer lockers!!! If anyone needs convincing this is why. ^^^^^^^^^

We will say “told you so” if you don’t. Thumbs Up
   
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RRSTDV8
 


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Bin the whole set of silly LR press-on cover bolts and fit some solid ones. Never have to worry about any of the bolts swelling and the cover slipping then. Thumbs Up
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Brucey
 


Member Since: 24 Oct 2015
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2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Indus SilverDiscovery 4

My nuts are swollen, can you recommend some solid replacements?
  
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Henda
 


Member Since: 05 May 2016
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Siberian SilverDiscovery 3

Do a search there's a few links got mine off ebay had no problems Thumbs Up
 All transmission oil replaced
3 flash indicators
All timing belts changed
EPB serviced
De cat fitted
Wind deflectors
De-tango done
Tints fitted
Egr blanked 
 
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sdfuk
 


Member Since: 09 Jun 2009
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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Unknown ColourDiscovery 3

Well, ended up going to Precision Engineering in Matching Harlow to have locks removed. Steve the owner removed 2. Started by cutting 2 slots down the key and lightly hammering to make smaller and then welding again. That managed to get one lock off but for the other he spot welded the spinning part of the lock from what I could see and then wacked on a socket to remove it. £60, so not too bad. Steve's contact number is 07944445752 if anyone needs to use him.

Cheers
s
  
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