purplebargeken Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 There wasn't a key with the dead engined 75 so need some help with regards to which number key to get hold of. This is the wheel nut pattern, can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 12 point cheapy 17/18/19 mm socket and beat it over it loserone, Lacquer Peel and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Something involving sockets and hammers might be your easiest option, or could be worth loosening off the other wheelnuts and driving around a bit to work those bastards loose. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 As per Google, so may* be true.They only used no 11 and no12 on Rover 75s. The vast majority are no 12.I'd hammer it with a drift on the end and then hammer a socket over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Looks like a mcgard type, you can get the keys off eBay. I did the same with my Ibiza, I think the key came from a Vauxhall dealer in the end.I would have hammered a socket over it etc but I'd have only had to buy another set of bolts etc. This looks about right (it might not be though)https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Vauxhall-Locking-Wheel-Bolt-Nut-Key-197-T/253217688957?hash=item3af4f34d7d:g:4iAAAOSwo0JWMTLv oldcars and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Cheers, I'll have a look at that. Tried hammering a larger socket over it without success, even used a supposed 'special socket' for this but again, no joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The "special sockets" with the reverse screw thread in them are fecking shite. You want one of this type: purplebargeken and Christine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraybentos Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 This type of removal socket will work http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERGEN-Locking-Wheel-Nut-Remover-Nut-Bolt-Stud-Extractor-Impact-Twist-Socket-Set/152197138101?hash=item236fa806b5:g:flUAAOSw9NdXp2e1 Christine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Great minds, &c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraybentos Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Yup, they are good but don't last long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Reverse thread removers and an impact. Takes 10-20 secs, then 10-15 mins retrieving the fucker out of the tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Wuuvum and fraybentosgave me a great steer. That little kit had the nuts off with no bother. Proper job. Cheers guys oldcars and clayts450 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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