Wheel lock bolts

Vetracr · 09-30-2018, 11:13 AM

Had new tires mounted today and idiot tech who did install used pneumatic wrench instead of torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts. It wasn't until I got home and was installing duct tape over the wheel weights that I noticed the right rear wheel lock bolt didn't look right. The internal splines looked partially stripped. When i tried wheel lock it wouldn't go in. How do you remove stripped wheel lock bolt?

sgt3966 · 09-30-2018, 01:25 PM

Back in my younger days I used to use an old socket (one that you would probably not want anymore because it may become useless), make sure it is a smaller size than the lock and bang it on with a hammer so its nice and tight. The teeth will grab/dig into the lock and should be able to grip it enough for you to get it off.

Eltee · 09-30-2018, 05:16 PM

I'd take it back to the shop before trying any more. Demand they fix it and pay for a new set of lock bolts.

Vetracr · 09-30-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Eltee

I'd take it back to the shop before trying any more. Demand they fix it and pay for a new set of lock bolts.

I did exactly what you suggested. They said to buy a new lock kit and they would reimburse me for kit and remove the stripped one. I'm trying to figure out they are going to do it.

tranquility · 09-30-2018, 11:06 PM

Do what I did and just get rid of those wheel locks, they are a pita and if not some stupid tech messing them up, they will loosen over time and fail inevitably.

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Vetracr Private First Class 30 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW Z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Palm Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	Wheel lock bolts Had new tires mounted today and idiot tech who did install used pneumatic wrench instead of torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts. It wasn't until I got home and was installing duct tape over the wheel weights that I noticed the right rear wheel lock bolt didn't look right. The internal splines looked partially stripped. When i tried wheel lock it wouldn't go in. How do you remove stripped wheel lock bolt?
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sgt3966 Private First Class 19 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2015 Z4 & 2016 X3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Back in my younger days I used to use an old socket (one that you would probably not want anymore because it may become useless), make sure it is a smaller size than the lock and bang it on with a hammer so its nice and tight. The teeth will grab/dig into the lock and should be able to grip it enough for you to get it off.
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Eltee Private First Class 25 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	I'd take it back to the shop before trying any more. Demand they fix it and pay for a new set of lock bolts.
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tranquility sportscars only 3236 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montréal iTrader: (0)	Do what I did and just get rid of those wheel locks, they are a pita and if not some stupid tech messing them up, they will loosen over time and fail inevitably.
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