Wheel Center Cap locks
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2008
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Wheel Center Cap locks
Hey Guys,
I have a 89 vette with the factory 17 inch wheels. They have the center caps that cover the lugs. These center caps have the factory locking screws on them. My problem is I dont have the key to unlock these caps. As I dont want to mess up the caps does anyone have an idea to get the locking screws out of these caps with out damaging the center caps? I have called around to some local dealers and they dont dont want to mess with me. I have also dropped by some tire shops and they dont have a good idea either.
Thanks guys.
I have a 89 vette with the factory 17 inch wheels. They have the center caps that cover the lugs. These center caps have the factory locking screws on them. My problem is I dont have the key to unlock these caps. As I dont want to mess up the caps does anyone have an idea to get the locking screws out of these caps with out damaging the center caps? I have called around to some local dealers and they dont dont want to mess with me. I have also dropped by some tire shops and they dont have a good idea either.
Thanks guys.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 176
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From: Oakland CA
I've been there too. A big easy out and a drill. I used the square tapered type of easy out not the spiral kind. I don't recall the size drill bit maybe 5/16. It turns out the bolts are not hardened so they drill pretty easily. Good luck and have fun.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: backwoods upstate ny
"left hand" drill bits MAY remove the "lock" while drilling...centerpunch before drill...after you remove the locks, take one to your local "fastenal" bolt store and get socket head (allen wrench) stainless steel bolts (they're metric,btw) to replace the "locks" (unless your local thief types carry metric allen wrenches)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Baltimore, MD USA
Contact this company. They made the puzzle locks used on the 88 and 89 17" rims.
Tell customer service you lost the removal tool, don't have the key code and that GM no longer supports the item.
You can fax them or e-mail an image of the lock pattern and for a small fee they will send you the correct key lock removal tool.
http://www.mcgard.com/Home/ContactUs
Tell customer service you lost the removal tool, don't have the key code and that GM no longer supports the item.
You can fax them or e-mail an image of the lock pattern and for a small fee they will send you the correct key lock removal tool.
http://www.mcgard.com/Home/ContactUs
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