Wheel Bolts

[SimonBash]

Hi all,

Went to take my wheels off for a clean.....bolts have a star type insert rather than normal hex bolts.

They are VW branded, are these normal fit bolts? No wrench in the spare wheel recess.

Anyone know where I can get a wrench to fit?

Cheers

Simon

[stealthwolf]

Please don't tell me they're all locking nuts! 

[Poppa Dom]

Post a pic - would not have thought that they would all be locking wheel nuts, usual to only have one per wheel 

[stealthwolf]

would not have thought that they would all be locking wheel nuts

I've seen it happen to a forumite on a forum somewhere. That was the only reason for mentioning it!

[SimonBash]

Pic below, don't think they are locking nuts



Any thoughts?

 

[stealthwolf]

They are the wheel nut covers. Take them off. You should have a looped wire with a hook on the end to pull them off in the boot.

The bolts are underneath.

 

[Poppa Dom]

 

[stealthwolf]

This is what you're looking for. Finger goes into loop. Hooked edge goes into centre of cover and pull out.

[Gene Hunt]

Fit a new centre cap badge as well 

[stealthwolf]

Remember, once the wheel's off, you can remove the centre cap by using a screwdriver to pop it out from behind. Replacement's about £5 from VW.

[SimonBash]

 

Doh!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't worry I have 4 new centre caps to fit, polished and wearing 7 layers of jetseal

Thanks guys, EPIC FAIL on my part.

 

[Gene Hunt]

This is what you're looking for. Finger goes into loop. Hooked edge goes into centre of cover and pull out.

.........if you haven't got one of these an old metal coat hanger can be bent to make one.

[SimonBash]

Cheers Gene I have seen this in with the jack.

I better post some pics of my wheel detail now hadnt I!

[Gene Hunt]

Cheers Gene I have seen this in with the jack.

I better post some pics of my wheel detail now hadnt I!

.....   you'r orginal post did make me  . Glad you got there in the end.