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Wheel stud spinning
Hi all. I went to put on my new cooper stt on the 17inchers the other day and found that i couldnt undo the locking wheel nut, it eventually budged but not the nut the stud is slipping round on the hub (i think) Has anyone had this prob before and how did you fix it? any info would be greatfully received. Cheers Guy.D3 bonatti grey
9th Dec 2010 8:24 pm
Frans@yamorna
Member Since: 20 Jan 2010
Location: Tzaneen
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Check if it is not your locknut socket that is slipping on the locknut!!The locknut socket is not very strong and opens up(flares) very easy.I had to hammer my socet back into shape to get a tight fit on the nut to loosen it.I am dumping the locknut for this very reason.....don't need to battle far away from help.
9th Dec 2010 8:35 pm
jimbo23
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: salisbury
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my son had same prob with is car and he called the AA out they have special tool to remove lock nuts if key nut is lost or damaged took him 2 mins then log on flebay order new locking key. code number is stamed on side of the lock nut loads on ebay always up to somert usualy no good acording to swmbo
9th Dec 2010 9:31 pm
MacLeod 313
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jimbo23 wrote:
Try a impact gun on it that should do it
NO!!!!!!!!!
9th Dec 2010 9:32 pm
jimbo23
Member Since: 04 Jan 2009
Location: salisbury
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When i eventually got my locking wheel nut off i removed the rest and binned them, there more hassle than there worth
9th Dec 2010 9:35 pm
jimbo23
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[quote="MacLeod 313"][quote="jimbo23"]Try a impact gun on it that should do it [/quote]
[size=24][b]NO!!!!!!!!![/size][/b][/quote]
Why no????? If the stud is spinning too its the only way you will get it off. chances are thats what it has been put on with.
Do i not remember a thread with you about with a locking wheel nut for ages????
If the locking socket dont work beat a impact 6 side socket on with a hammer then use impact gun that will shift it
9th Dec 2010 9:41 pm
MacLeod 313
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The reason I say NO is, and only if its a Locking Nut fooked is from experience you need control over the removal. Using a Wiz gun can complicate the removal, and damage the lock nut further.
The best way if the lock nut is knackered, and the aligning holes are burred/worn is this
You need to misalign the locking key so that the indents don't all line up, then whack it hard and even, removal is easy after that.
But the origninal post says the Stud is moving if thats the case I would'nt know what to advise apart from low loader to dealer
9th Dec 2010 10:09 pm
johnboy3
Member Since: 24 Oct 2010
Location: northamptonshire
Posts: 190
It all depends if it is the stud turning in the hub flange or the lugs passing over the locker nut.If it is the stud turning a wizzy gun would be worth a try as the speed helps or if the key is passing then use a chiesel to knock the locker round.
9th Dec 2010 10:26 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
I haven't heard of a stud spinning on a D3. I think that it more likely to be the locking nut.
Best Wishes,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
10th Dec 2010 1:50 am
guy lewis
Member Since: 13 May 2009
Location: leominster
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Well thanks for all that advise and opinions, I will carefully attempt removal at the weekend and report on a success or a failure.D3 bonatti grey
10th Dec 2010 8:06 am
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I know it wont directly help now, but after having my tyres changed, the first thing I do when getting home is loosen (one by one) all the wheel nuts and torque them up myself, as the tyre guys use their air guns, and this almost always overtightens the nuts.
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jimbo23 wrote:
When i eventually got my locking wheel nut off i removed the rest and binned them, there more hassle than there worth
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about with a locking wheel nut for ages????
