How do I get these wheel locks off?

[motion]

Just got my C2 Turbo wheels. Was so excited to take my old 15" Fuchs off the project car and mount the new wheels.... but the old wheels all have locks. When I bought the car, I wasn't given the tool (and too stupid to ask for it). Is this a standard part or are there different variations of this lock? Any idea where I can find one? Is there a 'secret' place I should look for it in the car? Is it possible to chisel them off? (they look pretty tough).

What a buzz kill.



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-Richard
'84 Carrera Cabriolet
'74 911 Widebody 3.6 Project

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[Planter91C2]

check the ash tray, found mine in there

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Daryl 964 Targa

[Jdub]

Yeah, search EVERYWHERE in the car. Pull the trunk felt, remove the tire, check INSIDE the wheel nut removal tool, as well as the tool that's used for turning the alternator bolt. Glovebox, ashtray, etc. Everywhere.

Then take it to a good wheel shop and ask them how they will get them off.

Jw

[911racer]

I once had a similar problem when I lost my wheel lock tool. Your local Porsche dealer should have a suitcase with all the wheel lock tools (if your locks are original Porsche). They tried everyone until they found the right lock tool. The whole procedure took about 10 minutes.
Regards
Stef

[motion]

After some research, I learned that the locks are by McGuard. Of course, they won't give me a key without a certificate. So, my local tire store is ordering a kit that contains all the locks, and he's going to stop by my house and let me use the one that works. Good service, eh? Amato Tire in Laguna Hills if any of you are local to me. BTW, Toyota and Ford also use these same locks on their cars.

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-Richard
'84 Carrera Cabriolet
'74 911 Widebody 3.6 Project

[JordonJames]

My advice, try another wheel and tire store.

I used to manage retail auto service center. The shop toolbox had a set of wheel lock removers that anybody can buy from Snap-On. Basically, the tool looks like a socket with teeth inside that is placed over the wheel lock and hit with a hammer, and then the lock will come off just like a lug nut.


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Jay
'68 912 V8

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[82SC]

hey...this guy is trying to chop up a stolen car man!!! stop giving him advice!!!

hahaha...jk

[JordonJames]

DOH!!!

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Jay
'68 912 V8

[campbellcj]

I had the same problem and the same McGuard locks. (This was 10 years ago though.)

None of the local wheel & tire shops would touch them unless I signed a waiver absolving them of any damages to the wheels or studs.

On McGuard's advice, I took an impression of the lock with Silly Putty -- that rubbery clay stuff for kids to play with -- and then used the impression and a regular inkpad to stamp an image of the exact shape. Mailed it to McGuard with a few bucks and got a replacement key and certificate back.

IMHO wheel locks are a total waste of time these days -- the pro thieves just take the whole car, and in 30-90 seconds it's headed for the chop shop.

HTH,
Chris C.

[Fishcop]

A good sharp couple of hits with a cold chisel definitely works!

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John Forcier
69 911T