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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: meljames24 on 27 September 2009, 17:34

Title: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: meljames24 on 27 September 2009, 17:34

Hi all, any advice on getting my wheel off? The star bolt which secures the cap seems to have had its tines worn off just a little too much to get enough grip with the key.

Its had a pint of WD and Ive hammered the key in before turning to try and get some purchase, but no luck yet. I've had two heavy handed suggestions: 1) Chisel a slot in the bolt so a flat key can be used 2) drill the bolt out.

I'd rather try some more subtle things first, so any ideas?

Ta,
Mel.

Title: Re: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: richard s on 27 September 2009, 18:08

have a look in machine mart im sure they do a tool that is for removing wheel locknuts

Title: Re: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: rubjonny on 28 September 2009, 09:54

i believe he means the wee bolt that holds the centre cap on. if so you dont have much choice but to drill it out, could try a larger spline bit tapped in with a hammer

Title: Re: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: meljames24 on 28 September 2009, 15:13

Thanks for that, I thought drilling might be the only option. And just to correct you, I'm a actually a she.
Melanie

Title: Re: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: rubjonny on 28 September 2009, 16:15

ah sorry about that!
bit dagerous to declare you are a female mk2 owner on vw forums :grin:

Title: Re: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: Neo Badness on 28 September 2009, 20:59

Quote from: rubjonny on 28 September 2009, 16:15

ah sorry about that!
bit dagerous to declare you are a female mk2 owner on vw forums :grin:

 :grin:
Yup, better keep your nerd repellent at the ready...

You could try using a dremmel to put a groove in the bolt to allow a flat bladed screwdriver to be used. Bit kinder than a chisel/large persuading stick... :wink: failing that I'd just drill it out and replace the bolt

Title: Re: Worn star bolt on standard alloy wheel security cap
Post by: Ben Lessani on 29 September 2009, 13:48

.... * is waiting to see how long it is before someone asks for pics * :rolleyes: