Asimo Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm trying to get the locking nuts (4 pin type) off of my C4 wheels and everytime I try to turn it, the key jumps out, even with my knee jammed against it. Any tips?Assuming the key and nuts are clean and undamaged: Only try and undo 2 handed, with a socket and a T bar - never use a single ended breaker bar or wheel spanner. It is important not to put any side loading on the key, just a pure torque. Good luck! FakeConcern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 If that fails, park near a wall and use something to stop the key riding up out of the holes in the nut, like a block of wood or a scissor jack. I suspect the pins are bent after trying to remove a Kwik-Fit tightened bolt. FakeConcern and twosmoke300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Why would you need locking wheelnuts if Quickf** wanged your wheels on? No one is going to get them off in a hurry. **It does depend on the bloke doing the job, not the company. strangeangel and FakeConcern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 **It does depend on the bloke doing the job, not the company. Too right. In ATS the other day watching what goes on: One chap whizzed up wheel bolts with an impact gun, then used a torque wrench - each bolt turned about a quarter of a turn before the torque wrench clicked. Another fitter used impact gun then torque wrench but the torque wrench clicked without any movement, ie the bolts were at best tight enough, probably over tight. He then wound on another 45 deg or so on each bolt using the torque wrench. In each case their supervisor also "checked" each bolt with a click from a torque wrench. I was glad the guy who did it properly did my job, I would have had to intervene if gorilla boy had gone near our car. DSdriver and FakeConcern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 amazing isnt ? no the torque wrench wont reset the nuts to 85ftlb after wanging them up to 200 with the air gun FakeConcern and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Bad misfire,no power and rotten eggs/burning smell. What could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 A set of quality tyres are usually worth more than the alloys tooSavvy and FakeConcern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Bad misfire,no power and rotten eggs/burning smell. What could it be?Mondeo petrol ? Either water in the spark plug wells ( early zetec) or a coil pack gone tits . Smell maybe the cat being unhappy with meat fuel being flushed down it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Blocked exhaust maybe from the evil ex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Bad misfire,no power and rotten eggs/burning smell. What could it be?Did you have a curry last night? pilninggas and Mally 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Check the grump thread. AA on route. Lots of smoke and smouldering. I grabbed my wallet and phone and ran as fast as my fat arse would shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 could be the ol bannana in tail pipe trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 No nana on my shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I hope the AA man doesn't look here for an online diagnosis or you'll be right up shit creek. Good luck with the ftp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Be rate. I was only driving it home. Fuck it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Trying to help someone with a Renault Clio 1997 P reg who got the only key they had copied at Timsons and now he cannot get the car started due to the immobiliser.Is there a suitable bypass for this, youtube suggests lots of random things, that will make the car usable without spending too much? I believe there is more to the story but am trying to help him out anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthebeard Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 The recent Rover 75 ebay purchase is about to be pressed into use for a short while. A 1.8 Auto. Owing to being stood unused for almost a year due to bereavement the battery was past redemption. The son supplied a (cheap) new battery so that I could collect and drive the car home. All good. The battery is branded 'Le Mans'. Part number LMN075VP. CCA 510 amps. A/H 55. 12 volt. Brand new according to a sticker on top. Never heard of the brand before and the amperage sounds a tad marginal. Being an auto a bump start is a no go. Main question. Is it actually a car battery or for something else? Forklift or whatever. Google not much help really. Can't even find the brand.Car starts well enough now, but a bit dubious about a week away. Probably worried for nothing. But...Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthebeard Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Pack some jump leadsIndeed..... Previous experience not great though. Most people unwilling/in a rush/ suspicious/soz mate got an appointment etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Sounds like an 075 type car battery from the part number and the CCA and A/H ratings tally up with that. Never heard of the brand so it's likely just a generic pattern part battery. I would have thought that'll be more than up to the job of cracking over a little 1.8 K-Series... well, until the bores are full of coolant, it might struggle a bit then. clayts450, fraser.innes.3, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 All this talk of locking wheelnuts.... do alloys actually get nicked any more? I don't know anyone in person who has had their wheels stolen, and only seen one example of it on the internet where someone had theirs nicked (though they also pinched a load of tools etc from the garage at the same time as I recall). But then I've thought while writing this... do alloys not get nicked any more because people use locking wheelnuts...? Don't know about UK but in Houston the wheels fitted to full size GM SUVs i.e. Suburbans/Escalades/whatever the GMC one is called are very much a target for theft. I have seen neighbours trucks on blocks twice in the last couple of months. Another neighbor saw them arriving and leaving on CCTV, reckoned 4 minutes to get all four 22" wheels off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I wonder if they're stealing them for the tyres rather than just the wheels, knowing the price of big tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Trying to help someone with a Renault Clio 1997 P reg who got the only key they had copied at Timsons and now he cannot get the car started due to the immobiliser.Is there a suitable bypass for this, youtube suggests lots of random things, that will make the car usable without spending too much? I believe there is more to the story but am trying to help him out anyway.Does the original key not work anymore? Could you leave the battery disconnected for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Does the original key not work anymore? Could you leave the battery disconnected for a while?Original key is damaged in some way (bit difficult getting the actual story out of him,he is a little* odd) battery has been disconnected for a while. I have a procedure to follow up on, hopefully next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 I've acquired a car with a partial body wrap that I need to remove. I'm not going to tell you what sort of car it is because it's a Vectra C and you'd all laugh at me but I'm after advice on the best way to remove said vinyl wrap without fucking up the metallic paintwork. robinmasters, The Moog and M'coli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 A mate of mine is the local guy for stickers, when removing them from bodywork he uses: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LUPA-100pc-Composite-Razor-Blades-5pc-Blade-Holders-Set-Plastic-Scraper-AK5228-/331754168928?epid=1254389694&hash=item4d3e16e260:g:PFEAAOSwfRdZJYEP along with a heat gun and a big trigger bottle of something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adhesive-Sticker-Label-Glue-Remover-Industrial-Strength-Tar-Glue-1-Litres-/302011254641?epid=624374638&hash=item4651460771:g:tyYAAOSwHMJYNX~s That said if the wrap has been on longer than it should have been it will fuck the paint. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I've acquired a car with a partial body wrap that I need to remove. I'm not going to tell you what sort of car it is because it's a Vectra C and you'd all laugh at me but I'm after advice on the best way to remove said vinyl wrap without fucking up the metallic paintwork.Try a hairdryer or heatgun on a low setting? PS Hahahahahhahaha!!!! warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Being an auto a bump start is a no go. You can bump start an auto, but you'll need to run faster as I've never seen it work below about 30mph... DeeJay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Wheel nicking.... I had the spare go from the cradle under my Caddy. My 'then/now ex' employer were very 'duty of care/f#ck you & pay!' for damages I googled the Caddy accessories and found a 'security locking pin for under floor spare' I sent a mail + link... stating that if I had known the spare could be lifted so easily I'd have stuck it in the load area/why do VW offer security?? I got a steel new from the dealer + a 'budget' tyre fitted = all paid for on their card.... Cunts, they were TS DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Is this why you are currently unemployed? tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've acquired a car with a partial body wrap that I need to remove. I'm not going to tell you what sort of car it is because it's a Vectra C and you'd all laugh at me but I'm after advice on the best way to remove said vinyl wrap without fucking up the metallic paintwork.Put another more tasteful wrap over the top ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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