locking wheel bolt that won't budge

[Steveh24]

I have a locking wheel bolt that won't budge, it was done up with an air gun by a gorilla

I broke the security socket trying to undo it, so I called the AA and the guy tried one of those impact tools but it broke 3 blades and he said he couldn't move it, so I took it to my Volvo dealer and the workshop tried and said they would either have to weld a standard bolt to it or drill it out, but it would have to be done as a chargeable job costing over £100.

So I got a local garage to try and remove it and they went for welding a bolt to it, but coz of the recess the weld wouldn't take that well and kept shearing off when torque was applied.

This is now becoming a right b@stard to remove, does anyone have any other suggestions or know of any specialists who can remove it, then I'm all ears

Thanks

Steveh24

[p fandango]

i'm afraid i had the same problem & had to cut my wheel off, even the local tyre shop with an air gun & specialist tool for removing locking wheel nuts wouldn't budge it

[claymore]

yep same here, i tried welding a bolt on, but in the end I had to cut the wheel off.

[t5 stealth]

iv got the nut removal sockets,but you need an air gun to use them.
iv had 100 % success with them,other people havnt lol.
where abouts are you based.

[Vikingxl]

This is quite common problem and most people seem to overcome it Pedro is just a violent hooligan that wanted to chop an alloy up lol

[Flatout Phil]

I have a locking wheel bolt that won't budge, it was done up with an air gun by a gorilla

I broke the security socket trying to undo it, so I called the AA and the guy tried one of those impact tools but it broke 3 blades and he said he couldn't move it, so I took it to my Volvo dealer and the workshop tried and said they would either have to weld a standard bolt to it or drill it out, but it would have to be done as a chargeable job costing over £100.

So I got a local garage to try and remove it and they went for welding a bolt to it, but coz of the recess the weld wouldn't take that well and kept shearing off when torque was applied.

This is now becoming a right b@stard to remove, does anyone have any other suggestions or know of any specialists who can remove it, then I'm all ears

Thanks

Steveh24

As a rule of thumb, if Volvo want £100 to drill it out, then an independent will charge about £60! That is probably a lot cheaper than a new alloy.

As for McGard locking wheel bolts, check out various threads by searching. Don't use locking nuts - they are a total waste of time.

[Jimmie]

If your local dealer had any brains he would order in the locking wheel nut removal kit and get them off for you unless there just after your money!

[andyb1375]

Hello Buddy. The easiest way in to bang on a 12 point 17mm socket with a lump hammer. I have removed hundreds this way! and the most it will cost you is a new socket.

Not sure where you are but I would be happy to remove in for you

[tomtyres]

I had the big flat faced lockers with the wiggly line cut out on my s70, I used a 24mm impact socket and a 7lb club hammer! Then a good twist with a cracker bar, and bobs your uncle!
Good luck mate! :)

[JUDGENINJA]

I agree with above.. Used this method many times when working in a garage £60 earned for 5 mins work.

One imperial socket hammered into the locking nut..
If it costs you a socket and you still fail atleast you've tried

[tomtyres]

And if your local to Medway in Kent, we'll have a go at it! :)

[jason850t5]

I agree with phil. Locking wheel bolts are a total waste of time and more hassle than they're worth. I've always used the method of hammering on a slightly smaller socket, with a good success rate.

[LeeT5]

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