[Shotimes] Wheel removal without lug nut key

[Paul Nimz]

On the GEN 3 SHOs if you take the center cap (hub cap) off the locking lug
is easily removed with a channel locks.  Don't know if this is applicable to
your situation.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Fanning" <Awfanning@earthlink.net>
To: "SHOtimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 12:16 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Wheel removal without lug nut key


> While junkyard prowling today, I found a '94 wagon today with calipers and
> front knuckles still intact. Bagging the passenger side was a snap since
the
> axle had already been removed, but the driver's side will be a little more
> difficult - it still has the wheel on and there is a lug nut lock on it.
> Looked inside for the key to no avail. Tried my sockets to see if one
might
> be a tight fit and could be hammered on with the 2 lb sledge I had along.
No
> luck there.
>
> What other ideas do we have? Here are some I'm considering...
>
> o   using some Kroil lubricant, try to get the nut to turn by whacking it
> with my 2 lb sledge and a cold chisel, or the Papa Bear sized channel
locks.
>
> o   take a small propane cylinder and heat the lug nut and stud, hoping
they
> expand enough to loosen up a little.
>
> o   buy the knuckle with the wheel attached, and separate the two at home
> (too easy, and what would I do with the wheel?)
>
> Anybody got a simple solution? Other than finding another car? I like a
good
> challenge from time to time - I drive a SHO, after all!
>
>     Alan
> _______________________________________________
> Shotimes mailing list
> Shotimes@autox.team.net
> http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shotimes