old cruiser Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Tony, Any ideas on the torque settings for the locking wheel nuts on a 2003 vectra?, I know the others are at 110Nm, but have to say, I don't like the idea of torquing the locking ones up to that setting, somethings gonna shear I just know it!! Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy600 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Tony, Any ideas on the torque settings for the locking wheel nuts on a 2003 vectra?, I know the others are at 110Nm, but have to say, I don't like the idea of torquing the locking ones up to that setting, somethings gonna shear I just know it!! Cheers Pete if you've a crappy 3 pin lock nut then i'd say change them... ! but if you've a spline type, then i'd say just torque them up to the manufacturers settings.. thats what i do with my Audi, it's 110 Nm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Tony, Any ideas on the torque settings for the locking wheel nuts on a 2003 vectra?, I know the others are at 110Nm, but have to say, I don't like the idea of torquing the locking ones up to that setting, somethings gonna shear I just know it!! Cheers Pete if you've a crappy 3 pin lock nut then i'd say change them... ! but if you've a spline type, then i'd say just torque them up to the manufacturers settings.. thats what i do with my Audi, it's 110 Nm... I used to have the 3 pin type on me escort. Thanks to air guns on 2 of them the holes stretched and the key would no longer fit, resulting in me having to drill them both out damaging the alloys and the hubs! I now have some mcgard lockers and do them up just under the recommended torque settings, not taking any chances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 If they are the OEM locks then 110nm unless stated otherwise in the handbook... After market locks be guided by the manufacturer but i think you will find it's the same. As for the three pin "Tri-lock" nut others mention.... Remove them a throw them at the mother-in-law their useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy600 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Tony, Any ideas on the torque settings for the locking wheel nuts on a 2003 vectra?, I know the others are at 110Nm, but have to say, I don't like the idea of torquing the locking ones up to that setting, somethings gonna shear I just know it!! Cheers Pete if you've a crappy 3 pin lock nut then i'd say change them... ! but if you've a spline type, then i'd say just torque them up to the manufacturers settings.. thats what i do with my Audi, it's 110 Nm... I used to have the 3 pin type on me escort. Thanks to air guns on 2 of them the holes stretched and the key would no longer fit, resulting in me having to drill them both out damaging the alloys and the hubs! I now have some mcgard lockers and do them up just under the recommended torque settings, not taking any chances! i've just realised my lock nuts are Mcgard too !!!! Well, what do you know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old cruiser Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 If they are the OEM locks then 110nm unless stated otherwise in the handbook... After market locks be guided by the manufacturer but i think you will find it's the same. As for the three pin "Tri-lock" nut others mention.... Remove them a throw them at the mother-in-law their useless. Thanks mate, they OEM locks so 110Nm it is then, maybe I ought to buy some Tri-Locks anyway as throwing them at the Mother-in-law, sounds a great idea!! mind you bricks might be cheaper!! Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 throwing them at the Mother-in-law, sounds a great idea!! mind you bricks might be cheaper!! Cheers Pete Do both!!.......that way you wont miss I got those 3 pin ones and up to now they are fine but i know lots have broken 1 or even 2 pins......yikes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 throwing them at the Mother-in-law, sounds a great idea!! mind you bricks might be cheaper!! Cheers Pete Do both!!.......that way you wont miss I got those 3 pin ones and up to now they are fine but i know lots have broken 1 or even 2 pins......yikes!! Airguns are their nemesis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 throwing them at the Mother-in-law, sounds a great idea!! mind you bricks might be cheaper!! Cheers Pete Do both!!.......that way you wont miss I got those 3 pin ones and up to now they are fine but i know lots have broken 1 or even 2 pins......yikes!! Airguns are their nemesis. Mother-in -laws or wheel nuts?...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggy600 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 throwing them at the Mother-in-law, sounds a great idea!! mind you bricks might be cheaper!! Cheers Pete Do both!!.......that way you wont miss I got those 3 pin ones and up to now they are fine but i know lots have broken 1 or even 2 pins......yikes!! Airguns are their nemesis. Mother-in -laws or wheel nuts?...lol well you could throw the 'air gun' at the mother-in-law too !!!! sounds like a plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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