Stranded by a wheel lock - can anyone identify these?, Got Them Off!!! Thanks Cap'n!! |
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Stranded by a wheel lock - can anyone identify these?, Got Them Off!!! Thanks Cap'n!! |
Scott S |
Mar 24 2013, 06:34 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi All -
I came out to find a flat this afternoon. No worries, grabbed a floor jack and planned to take it in for repair. I pulled all of the lugs and the wheel would not budge - I thought it was frozen to the rotor hub. Spun the wheel around and found this lock very well hidden under what looked like a stock lug! I found that there is another on the other front wheel as well. I bought the car in December and I have no key - and per the pics, they both look to have different index pins. Can someone tell me what brand these are? I am dead in the water until I can find a key (keys?). Usually I would just bang a socket on a lock, but there is no way to do that with these. I am really bummed. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!!! Scott S Attached image(s) |
Scott S |
Mar 31 2013, 12:51 AM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,697 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Got them off! I had to use a touch bigger hole saw, as the inside diameter of the 5/8 was two small to get over the stud. When all was said and done, I used a dewalt 3/4". Scared me to death to do this - but, thanks a million Cap'n for the how to. Very little/minor damage to the wheel insert.
I had to use a very sharp chisel to snap the remaining material that was on the stud. I will need to chase the threads for sure. Does anyone know the thread size/pitch of a 911 wheel stud? Here are some pics. Also did some serious scrubbing on the wheel wells. Goota love fresh paint. Thanks again so much Cap'n - Scott S |
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