OK. so image 1 is what I started with. so I got some bits and my drill (image 2-3) and started working my way around the broken lug nut. next few images. Increasing the size as I progressed. soon I hit the rim (image 6). now I took the rest of the nuts off and the tire popped right off. what was left (image 7-8) fell off with a few flicks with my screw driver. all in all I did accomplish what I wanted. to get the broken nut off the dam car. the only downside to my approach is that I have a scratched rim ( lucky I have a never used full size in the truck) and I came too close the LUG a few times with the drill bit, so I needed to get a new lug. so mission accomplished with minimal collateral damage. please give me your thoughts. good or bad. I enjoy them all.......really


oh. and using a batter drill was not my idea. My impact drill was over at my friends house who is still out of town, so I took a few breaks while it charged.


2002jeff

 

At least it is off now

 

You got it off so you won!

But replace them with solid lug nuts. You have paid your dues.
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Thanks. YES I got it off, so victory is mine. but let me tell you, if it wasn't for this board, I would be still wondering how to start this and many more projects on my 2002 S type. all of them have had a very successful finish because of this Board and the input given to various questions.


Now off to the junk yard to see if I can find a lower trim piece for the center console.


2002jeff