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(Message started by: ColinH on Feb 7^th, 2010, 11:54am)

Title: Wheel nuts
Post by ColinH on Feb 7^th, 2010, 11:54am

Having just acquired a 97 Scorpio ultima estate, I find I am missing the key to undoe the plastic cover, and also the adapter for the locking wheel nut. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by gost on Feb 7^th, 2010, 12:21pm

Hi colinh, cant help with the locking wheel nut, but I haqve a spare key if u want it , pm me with your addy and its all yours, Bruce

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by Snoopy on Feb 7^th, 2010, 1:59pm

The Locking Wheel Nuts should have a letter on the collar , If so then go to your local FMD and he SHOULD be able to supply one otherwise its brute strength and a locking wheel nut remover, which are available from MOST well know Automotive outlets

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by PJDavis on Feb 7^th, 2010, 6:15pm

I live North Scotland, so fairly honest land. I changed the key for the wheel cover to Stainless Steel button bolt with allen-socket head. I also have a couple of spare keys. Regards the wheel nut, just use a large stud extractor on a 3/4 drive socket.

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by ColinH on Feb 8^th, 2010, 12:28pm

Many thanks for all the advice, problem now solved!

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by tonyboy on Feb 8^th, 2010, 5:02pm

How did you solve the problem, Info might come in handy for someone else who loses their locking nut..... Cheers

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by ColinH on Feb 9^th, 2010, 8:37pm

Fortunately the seller provided four new locknuts, and was able to remove the old ones, as he agreed the adapter should have been provided. The local Ford main dealer was little help.

Title: Re: Wheel nuts
Post by gozz on Feb 9^th, 2010, 8:55pm

Colin.
Anything like that is far too technical for a FMD,or it's against the health and safety at work act,or it's not going to make enough bread for them ::)
GOZZ.