Locking wheel nuts question
04-10-2004, 10:04 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Boy Wonder
Oh dear....it seems you have all forgotten my thread last year about my fooked nuts
If your nuts have a white cap on the end and the lock is 4 pins then I would'nt put them on under any circumstances
Oh dear....it seems you have all forgotten my thread last year about my fooked nuts
If your nuts have a white cap on the end and the lock is 4 pins then I would'nt put them on under any circumstances
04-10-2004, 10:27 AM
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Actually no. They are/were a set I got to fit the volks. Look very similar to the ones on Donna's CRV but slightly larger.
(Volks have a straight taper fit rather than the curved fit of the stock nuts.)
It's those flat topped nuts with an odd shaped groove carved in the head.
The one that snapped is probably welded on. My own fault I had it off (the nut) a couple off weeks ago. I must have done it up too tight. I don't know my own strength.
(Volks have a straight taper fit rather than the curved fit of the stock nuts.)
It's those flat topped nuts with an odd shaped groove carved in the head.
The one that snapped is probably welded on. My own fault I had it off (the nut) a couple off weeks ago. I must have done it up too tight. I don't know my own strength.
04-10-2004, 10:32 AM
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When and how were they last done up? And which side of the car?
Nuts on the (UK) nearside tend to loosen with vibration I believe and tighten on the offside. That is why some vehicles used (still do?) have left hand threaded nuts/bolts on the nearside.
Have you had a garage with an air spanner near them?
Hope you get it sorted - and you do not get a puncture over the next few days.
When and how were they last done up? And which side of the car?
Nuts on the (UK) nearside tend to loosen with vibration I believe and tighten on the offside. That is why some vehicles used (still do?) have left hand threaded nuts/bolts on the nearside.
Have you had a garage with an air spanner near them?
Hope you get it sorted - and you do not get a puncture over the next few days.
04-11-2004, 12:26 AM
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See manual - page 245 Mr Manual say 108Nm 80 Lbf Ft - which is surprisingly tight!
Other cars I have had suggest far lower figures from memory.
You have the added problem of electrolytic action between the wheel and stud/nut/nutseat when you have alloys due to the diferent metals. Smear a little grease or vaseline on the mating face of the nut when you get your problem sorted.
Disturbing to hear it was one of the 'groovy' nuts. I thought they were pretty bomb proof. I got my nuts from McGuard - I will see if they give a max torque.
Helfords do sell torque wrenches. So do Machine Mart.
Not really necessary for our sort of wheels IMHO, using a short spanner to do the nuts up puts a sensible limit on how tight you can get them.
Other cars I have had suggest far lower figures from memory.
You have the added problem of electrolytic action between the wheel and stud/nut/nutseat when you have alloys due to the diferent metals. Smear a little grease or vaseline on the mating face of the nut when you get your problem sorted.
Disturbing to hear it was one of the 'groovy' nuts. I thought they were pretty bomb proof. I got my nuts from McGuard - I will see if they give a max torque.
Helfords do sell torque wrenches. So do Machine Mart.
Not really necessary for our sort of wheels IMHO, using a short spanner to do the nuts up puts a sensible limit on how tight you can get them.
