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#1
09-29-2005, 04:38 PM
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wheel lock delima
i have a 92 sc2. dont know if it really matters. but for god only knows why it has wheel locks. my problem is that i lost the key. any suggestions on how to get em off? there only on the rear tired and coincidentaly enough those are the only ones i need to get to bc their in dire need of a brake change in the rear.
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#2
09-29-2005, 08:58 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
I say just get on down to the dealer and buy a new one. They are probably around 10 bucks. You'll probably need it in the future too so its probably a good investment.
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#3
09-29-2005, 10:15 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
find someone with a air chisel
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Daily driver: 1995 Buick Regal Custom 3.8L 4T60-E 150K miles Gone: 1994 Saturn SL2 1.9L MP3 168,666 miles EPA 608 Universal Certification EPA 609 Certification
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#4
09-30-2005, 11:05 AM
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Re: wheel lock delima
Are you serious?
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#5
09-30-2005, 02:01 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
yes im serious. and i dont think they came from the dealer to order a replacement. i went to a local tire shop where they had old used keys. i found a couple that fit but not exactly. would it be a bad idea to try and use one of them?
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#7
09-30-2005, 09:46 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
Quote:
A larger tire shop should have the tool.http://www.kentool.com/tireserv_WCLM.htm
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#8
09-30-2005, 09:49 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
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#9
10-01-2005, 02:17 AM
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Re: wheel lock delima
if i use a key that fits but not exactly, what are the odds of stripping the lock versus actually loosening it? or would i be better off using a different method. im trying to find the easiest or cleanest way to remove it.
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#10
10-01-2005, 04:26 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
depending on the design, you may strip the lug or brake the tool. if it doesn't work, a air chisel should still work(if you know how to do it right)
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Daily driver: 1995 Buick Regal Custom 3.8L 4T60-E 150K miles Gone: 1994 Saturn SL2 1.9L MP3 168,666 miles EPA 608 Universal Certification EPA 609 Certification
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#11
10-02-2005, 06:27 PM
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Re: wheel lock delima
thanx for the help guys. i got em off. i used a sockt that was just barely big enough to fit over the lock. i hammered it on then turned it with a ratchet and bingo got em.
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#12
10-03-2005, 11:05 AM
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Re: wheel lock delima
That sounds a lot better than using an air chisel. Personally I think that is the last resort. Spending a little bit of cash to maybe save an accident or damage that could be prevented is well worth it. But it's great that you got them off...
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