got an (almost) free XK8 - but no wheel key
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Today I pulled up my drivers seat in hopes of locating the locking lug nut remover tool. unfortunately it's not to be found anywhere within the (recently purchased) car, and the PO has no clue either. What I DID find, however, was $8.85 in change, a pocket knife, and a few breath mints and golf tees. just about enough to pay for the car. ![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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I purchased a tool set (2) from O-reilly's that was suppose to remove the locking lug nut. unfortunately one is too big and the other is too small to grip the lock to remove it. anyone have any ideas on how to get the dang things off?
Thanks,
Russ
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I purchased a tool set (2) from O-reilly's that was suppose to remove the locking lug nut. unfortunately one is too big and the other is too small to grip the lock to remove it. anyone have any ideas on how to get the dang things off?
Thanks,
Russ
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Today I pulled up my drivers seat in hopes of locating the locking lug nut remover tool. unfortunately it's not to be found anywhere within the (recently purchased) car, and the PO has no clue either. What I DID find, however, was $8.85 in change, a pocket knife, and a few breath mints and golf tees. just about enough to pay for the car. ![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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I purchased a tool set (2) from O-reilly's that was suppose to remove the locking lug nut. unfortunately one is too big and the other is too small to grip the lock to remove it. anyone have any ideas on how to get the dang things off?
Thanks,
Russ
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I purchased a tool set (2) from O-reilly's that was suppose to remove the locking lug nut. unfortunately one is too big and the other is too small to grip the lock to remove it. anyone have any ideas on how to get the dang things off?
Thanks,
Russ
Check with the larger tire retailers in your area - they often have a "larger assortment" of the necessary tool in their shop. Worth a try
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Easy to do; go to any muffler shop and have them rosette (also called plug) weld a large hex nut (preferably one of the same size as the rest of the nuts) on top of the locking nut. If you're charged anything over $5, you're getting ripped off. Or, buy a welder (everyone should have a welder anyway) and do it yourself for about $0.10
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The only time Lugs are used is to listen for instructions:
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Surprisingly we have very little trouble with Wheel Nuts but US members appear to have endless problems with their Lugs.
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Today I pulled up my drivers seat in hopes of locating the locking lug nut remover tool. unfortunately it's not to be found anywhere within the (recently purchased) car, and the PO has no clue either. What I DID find, however, was $8.85 in change, a pocket knife, and a few breath mints and golf tees. just about enough to pay for the car. ![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
![](http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL827/1543635/23921616/410899312.jpg)
I purchased a tool set (2) from O-reilly's that was suppose to remove the locking lug nut. unfortunately one is too big and the other is too small to grip the lock to remove it. anyone have any ideas on how to get the dang things off?
Thanks,
Russ
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I purchased a tool set (2) from O-reilly's that was suppose to remove the locking lug nut. unfortunately one is too big and the other is too small to grip the lock to remove it. anyone have any ideas on how to get the dang things off?
Thanks,
Russ
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I previously searched the tool storage area under the spare, as well as the various storage bins around the interior of the car, to no avail. under the seat was my last hope of finding it.
I did actually try welding on a nut, however the car was on the floor and I don't get down there that easily anymore, so my effort may not have been up to par. the weld pulled a chunk out of the nut, but didn't remove it. I may put the car up on my lift later so I can get it up to a better working height for this old fart and try again.
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