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How do I remove locking dust caps?!?

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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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Default How do I remove locking dust caps?!?
They were on the car when I got it and I could do with getting them off to up the tyres a little bit. They've some sort of chrome jobbies with a tiny hole on each side. Help!
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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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sounds like thay might have a little grub screw in them, try a small allen key if that is the case.....
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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:29 AM
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YUP A SMALL ALLEN KEY SHOULD DO THE JOB! AS THATS ALL THEY SUPPPLY U WITH WHEN U BUY THEM!

(damn caps lock)
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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Must be a bloody tiny allen key! Better get to a hardware shop this aft then....

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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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vice grips or 10mm spanner if grub screw is ceased!
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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I had them on an old car,couldn't get them off with anything.had to get all new valves!
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