Locking nut key....help!

VXman · 30th June 2007, 11:16

i have a flat tyre and the locking wheel nut key seems damaged and slips when put under a certian amount of force.

The MG dealer says there should a number on the key so he can order a replacement. There isn't! Any ideas?

BTW it's a MG- ZT-T 260 with the standard alloys for the 260.

GreyGhost · 30th June 2007, 11:23

If this is the regular splined effort the number is almost certainly 12 and should be stamped on the top. I gave my last one away so can't help I'm afraid. Can you post a picture of your key?

Monique · 30th June 2007, 12:00

Hi VX Man,

Grey Gost gave his key to us and that number is indeed 12. We also have a plastic wheel nut cover in stock for you. If this would be any help for you, PM us and we send them for you for free (as GG also did to us). Here's some piccys.

Regards Ralph & Monique

Z135T · 30th June 2007, 13:51

cheap enough to buy/auction

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/rover-75-locki...QQcmdZViewItem

hope the actual bolt part isn't partly stripped.

VXman · 30th June 2007, 16:23

Thanks for your replys chaps but this is the wheel nut key. I believe the 260 has a different type to the others...it looks like it.

billnick · 30th June 2007, 18:10

check this out.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=Mcgard

regards bill.

Paranoid Carlos · 30th June 2007, 18:21

If the problem is getting them off I can recommend these reverse socket things, haven't had to use them on my 75 but took about 5 seconds on my mates 45 alas I don't have them any more otherwise I would gladly borrow you them.

http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?item=821&cat=520

http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=0&item=662

The tool on the next page looks a meaty bit of kit aswell.

T-Cut · 30th June 2007, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by VXman

- - - - - - I believe the 260 has a different type to the others...it looks like it.

I couldn't get your link to work, but I think this is probably the one.

As stated above, these are the McGard system.

TC

Cuda-uk · 30th June 2007, 22:25

I have used these in the past and found them great for all stubben bolts,studs or nuts

http://www.irwin.co.uk/cdetail.php?c...ting%3C%2Fa%3E

T-Cut · 1st July 2007, 00:26

If it's the locking key that's bust, you'll need the 8 digit code to get another one. You should have a McGard certificate as shown in my photo above. Go here for more details:

http://mcgard-europe.de/englisch/slbolzen.htm

If the bolt head itself has fractured, you'll need more drastic measures as suggested above. Note however, that this bolt may have the Thatcham approved anti-theft collar, which may render any socket type extractor ineffective.

TC

30th June 2007, 11:16	#1
VXman Regular poster MG ZT -T 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Locking nut key....help! i have a flat tyre and the locking wheel nut key seems damaged and slips when put under a certian amount of force. The MG dealer says there should a number on the key so he can order a replacement. There isn't! Any ideas? BTW it's a MG- ZT-T 260 with the standard alloys for the 260.

30th June 2007, 12:00	#3
Monique Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Holland, Almere, Flevoland Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	possible solution Hi VX Man, Grey Gost gave his key to us and that number is indeed 12. We also have a plastic wheel nut cover in stock for you. If this would be any help for you, PM us and we send them for you for free (as GG also did to us). Here's some piccys. Regards Ralph & Monique Last edited by Monique; 30th June 2007 at 12:04..

30th June 2007, 16:23	#5
VXman Regular poster MG ZT -T 260 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for your replys chaps but this is the wheel nut key. I believe the 260 has a different type to the others...it looks like it. Last edited by GreyGhost; 30th June 2007 at 19:42.. Reason: Fixed link. :-))

30th June 2007, 18:10	#6
billnick Loves to post ex 75 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Abergele Posts: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wheel nut check this out. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=Mcgard regards bill.

30th June 2007, 18:21	#7
Paranoid Carlos Posted a thing or two Starlight CDT Conn SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erdington, Birmingham Posts: 1,057 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If the problem is getting them off I can recommend these reverse socket things, haven't had to use them on my 75 but took about 5 seconds on my mates 45 alas I don't have them any more otherwise I would gladly borrow you them. http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?item=821&cat=520 http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=0&item=662 The tool on the next page looks a meaty bit of kit aswell. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Paranoid Carlos; 30th June 2007 at 18:30..

30th June 2007, 11:23	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	If this is the regular splined effort the number is almost certainly 12 and should be stamped on the top. I gave my last one away so can't help I'm afraid. Can you post a picture of your key?

30th June 2007, 13:51	#4
Z135T Avid contributor MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheap enough to buy/auction http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/rover-75-locki...QQcmdZViewItem hope the actual bolt part isn't partly stripped.

30th June 2007, 22:25	#9
Cuda-uk Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nr Rugby Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have used these in the past and found them great for all stubben bolts,studs or nuts http://www.irwin.co.uk/cdetail.php?c...ting%3C%2Fa%3E

1st July 2007, 00:26	#10
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	If it's the locking key that's bust, you'll need the 8 digit code to get another one. You should have a McGard certificate as shown in my photo above. Go here for more details: http://mcgard-europe.de/englisch/slbolzen.htm If the bolt head itself has fractured, you'll need more drastic measures as suggested above. Note however, that this bolt may have the Thatcham approved anti-theft collar, which may render any socket type extractor ineffective. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 1st July 2007 at 00:31..