Pongratz Projects wheels - cover plate key?
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Hi guys,
Got these Pongratz wheels on my mk1 but don't have the key to take off the cover plate! (You can see the hole for it, 3 pronged affair, in the picture). Any idea where I can get one? Thanks!
Got these Pongratz wheels on my mk1 but don't have the key to take off the cover plate! (You can see the hole for it, 3 pronged affair, in the picture). Any idea where I can get one? Thanks!
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Local Hero
Not seen anything like that before, however if not on too tight. How about taping a couple of Allen keys together, crossed accross each other to for into two of the cut outs and see if that works? I would put lots of tape around the cap in case they slip.
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I was looking into getting replacement center cap securing bolts for some Zenders late last year.
While they weren't suitable for my needs, I do remember that 3 pronged key pattern was used on Renaults and Vauxhalls (likely others as well)
They are a universal size… one key will undo any corresponding bolt, unlike security wheel bolts that only match a specific key.
Had a quick look again on eBay and they're ten a penny… You can get the key on it's own or with bolts.
The examples below have a plastic center lug, while your bolts have no corresponding hole, I'd imagine a dremel would easily sort that out.
Cheapest sets are well under a fiver, keys are £1.99… worth a try at that price?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Cap-Key-one-pce-/251778134926?hash=item3a9f25738e:g:iugAAOSw6aVUppz9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Cap-Key-one-pce-/251778134926?hash=item3a9f25738e:g:iugAAOSw6aVUppz9
While they weren't suitable for my needs, I do remember that 3 pronged key pattern was used on Renaults and Vauxhalls (likely others as well)
They are a universal size… one key will undo any corresponding bolt, unlike security wheel bolts that only match a specific key.
Had a quick look again on eBay and they're ten a penny… You can get the key on it's own or with bolts.
The examples below have a plastic center lug, while your bolts have no corresponding hole, I'd imagine a dremel would easily sort that out.
Cheapest sets are well under a fiver, keys are £1.99… worth a try at that price?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Cap-Key-one-pce-/251778134926?hash=item3a9f25738e:g:iugAAOSw6aVUppz9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-Alloy-Wheel-Centre-Cap-Key-one-pce-/251778134926?hash=item3a9f25738e:g:iugAAOSw6aVUppz9
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It's a bespoke key clearly and I've just done a quick search and failed miserably.
Well do try Richard's idea!
If it were me I'd give them a seriously good spray with WD40 a couple of time during the week then use a heavy flat bladed screwdriver and a hammer and just tap gentle.
Hair dryer would help as well but of course watch out it doesn't burn or melt the paint!
Well do try Richard's idea!
If it were me I'd give them a seriously good spray with WD40 a couple of time during the week then use a heavy flat bladed screwdriver and a hammer and just tap gentle.
Hair dryer would help as well but of course watch out it doesn't burn or melt the paint!
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Awesome, thanks a lot guys.
Bacardi: I've gone ahead and taken a punt on the £5 set! Thanks!
Bacardi: I've gone ahead and taken a punt on the £5 set! Thanks!
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Should have said that while the three pronged pattern and key seems to be a standard size, if you're buying bolts as well they do come in different lengths… I needed quite long ones, thats why they didn't suit me.
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No worries. I'll get the caps off at first and then as least I know what I'm dealing with
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Just BTW, that tool I ordered from ebay was perfect, thanks
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Good old eBay... thanks too for the update.
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