Locking wheel nut stuck

phoenixcsl · 21-10-2013, 12:44 PM

Any of you mechanical heroes know how to remove a locking wheel nut without wrecking my dirty wheel?

The BMW key is rounding off and popping out when I try to undo this locker, I could take the car to BMW but till I get my power steering hose I don't want to drive it.

Was putting my stud kit on yesterday and got the rear wheel and argh stuck fast.

Not happy, I blame the tyre shop for air gunning the wheel nut in just before Spa when I had a new supersport fitted.

The head and collar come off revealing a spline, which looked like my old lockers from my old E46 M3.

any ideas as i'm stumped, tried breaker bar, with wood on it to help keep the locking head on, air gun, impact drive etc to no avail.

Ta

Neil M · 21-10-2013, 02:08 PM

You need an impact gun to remove, the hammer/impact action should loosen it off - fingers crossed!

**Mark CSL** · 21-10-2013, 02:43 PM

Tighten the 2 on either side of the locker then try it with an impact gun they are not BMW lockers they are mac guard lockers i had one do this
they can sell you a new key try there site

If all else fails chissel and a hammer

phoenixcsl · 21-10-2013, 04:27 PM

Tried the tightening of the two bolts next to it.

Yeah we used an impact gun connected to my dads air compressor and nothing

Might have to smack a socket over the top but thats last resort.

Hmm maybe I should get a reverse thread socket...

McGuard are they? I thought they were BMW ones! either way it's got to come off!

derek · 21-10-2013, 04:33 PM

Hi i had the same problem and contact macguard they sent me guides and drill bit to drill it out. They were really helpful. It still took a few hours but no damage was done. Never used locking wheel nuts again.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 21-10-2013, 05:29 PM

I had the same problem contacted McGard gave them key code they sent out new keys and removed the bolt no problem

rstoughy · 21-10-2013, 11:25 PM

Impact socket, extension, breaker bar and a big hammer. Be off in 2 min.

**shimmy** · 21-10-2013, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstoughy

Impact socket, extension, breaker bar and a big hammer. Be off in 2 min.

Jeezzz, you are all such big brutes

Babw · 22-10-2013, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixcsl

The BMW key is rounding off and popping out when I try to undo this locker, I could take the car to BMW but till I get my power steering hose I don't want to drive it.

Use the correct McGard key you shouldn't need a breakers/air/impact etc The BMW key is completely different type to what's needed.

phoenixcsl · 22-10-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babw

Use the correct McGard key you shouldn't need a breakers/air/impact etc The BMW key is completely different type to what's needed.

I am using the right key, it's rounding out hence when pressure applied it's popping out, it took out the other 3 on the car which were not air gunned on so tight.

It's not McGuard, it's BMW unless McGuard make the latest BMW lockers?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...32&hg=36&fg=25

21-10-2013, 02:08 PM	#2
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	You need an impact gun to remove, the hammer/impact action should loosen it off - fingers crossed! __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

21-10-2013, 02:43 PM	#3
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Tighten the 2 on either side of the locker then try it with an impact gun they are not BMW lockers they are mac guard lockers i had one do this they can sell you a new key try there site If all else fails chissel and a hammer __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

21-10-2013, 11:25 PM	#7
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Impact socket, extension, breaker bar and a big hammer. Be off in 2 min. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

21-10-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	Tried the tightening of the two bolts next to it. Yeah we used an impact gun connected to my dads air compressor and nothing Might have to smack a socket over the top but thats last resort. Hmm maybe I should get a reverse thread socket... McGuard are they? I thought they were BMW ones! either way it's got to come off!

21-10-2013, 04:33 PM	#5
derek S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,159 Casino cash: $20658	Hi i had the same problem and contact macguard they sent me guides and drill bit to drill it out. They were really helpful. It still took a few hours but no damage was done. Never used locking wheel nuts again.

21-10-2013, 05:29 PM	#6
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	I had the same problem contacted McGard gave them key code they sent out new keys and removed the bolt no problem