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Flying Torquewrench · 10-09-2024, 12:19

Nothing goes as planned on this bloomin car. Removing the rear wheels today and the locking wheel nut is damaged. This one has always been a bit problematic but now it won’t move at all.

No extractor that I have is big enough, need a 21mm and I have up to 19mm. New extractor set ordered.

Every time I work on this car I end up with a whole new set of tools.

Now the search is on to find some OEM locking wheel nuts.

solarman216 · 10-09-2024, 18:34

That is a bit of a bummer, I dislike locking wheel nuts for that reason, I have an old selection of 12 sided sockets many in imperial and SAE sizes, my method is to select one that is just a tad tight and hammer it on with a good sized lump hammer, always works for me, Rick

Flying Torquewrench · 11-09-2024, 18:58

Unfortunately I have very few 12 sided sockets. I tried it with a 6 sided one to no avail. Ordered an extractor which should be here on Friday.

Started my repair on the body mount today, only to realise that the remaining metal was paper thin. In the end I encapsulated the mount in 4mm sheet, that should do the trick.

Finally a bit of good news from Amayama. All the inserts have been delivered to their warehouse and they went in the post today. Unfortunately, it takes around 7 days to get here and then I am on holiday. At least when i come back I have all the parts to fix the gearbox.

Hopefully get the sill repaired before we go on holiday but no guarantees. Most of the metal is cut and bend, just need to start welding now.

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solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	That is a bit of a bummer, I dislike locking wheel nuts for that reason, I have an old selection of 12 sided sockets many in imperial and SAE sizes, my method is to select one that is just a tad tight and hammer it on with a good sized lump hammer, always works for me, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

10-09-2024, 12:19	#136
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	Nothing goes as planned on this bloomin car. Removing the rear wheels today and the locking wheel nut is damaged. This one has always been a bit problematic but now it won’t move at all. No extractor that I have is big enough, need a 21mm and I have up to 19mm. New extractor set ordered. Every time I work on this car I end up with a whole new set of tools. Now the search is on to find some OEM locking wheel nuts.

11-09-2024, 18:58	#138
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	Unfortunately I have very few 12 sided sockets. I tried it with a 6 sided one to no avail. Ordered an extractor which should be here on Friday. Started my repair on the body mount today, only to realise that the remaining metal was paper thin. In the end I encapsulated the mount in 4mm sheet, that should do the trick. Finally a bit of good news from Amayama. All the inserts have been delivered to their warehouse and they went in the post today. Unfortunately, it takes around 7 days to get here and then I am on holiday. At least when i come back I have all the parts to fix the gearbox. Hopefully get the sill repaired before we go on holiday but no guarantees. Most of the metal is cut and bend, just need to start welding now.