SkyJawa Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I bought my 200SX S14a a few weeks back and just found out I can't undo the valve caps! They appear to be some sort of locking ones but not the spanner type. Its basically metal, and on each side of it directly opposite each other are two small holes maybe 2-3mm big. Don't suppose anyone knows how I can get it off without the key? This is the offending little git! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/200sx/cap1.jpg Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 If they're the same as mine you need a little lug nut type thing to screw into one of those holes which holds the outside piece against the inside and you can unscrew then as per usual. You can find loads on ebay that do the same ...... search on toyota valve caps and look for a guy called valvecap I think or something similar ...... Have fun chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 No, those are the titanium ones that came free with Fast Car magazine. They will have binded onto the steel valve, just like mine did even though I used copper slip when fitting them. I used a big pair of mole grips to hold the valve body, and a big pair of pliers to turn them off, but it was hit or miss. Safest bet is to take the car to a tyre fitter and get all valves replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 When you get rid of those crappy ones, try a set of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=52639&item=7990814822&rd=1 I highly recomend them, on my third set, on three different cars before you start ..... expect to pay a tenner all in. Some kid recently had really grubby fingers from my wheels but no valve cao Sorry ...... just noticed Toyota ones will look crap on a Nissan, try "Nissan Valve Caps" just got some "Z" ones ...... for the zed surprise surprise ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 hi mate , they look nice but will they tempt those little shits to try even harder to get them off. i cant keep black plastic ones on atm, makes you think what the fxxx they want them for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 Sorry ...... just noticed Toyota ones will look crap on a Nissan, try "Nissan Valve Caps" just got some "Z" ones ...... for the zed surprise surprise ! Was just about to say that! LMAO!!! TBH I'm happy with normal caps, less tempting the little tw4ts to your car, as Peter says........ Just gotta get these buggers off - I'll wait until the R34 rims are on, that way it doesn't matter if I make a hash of it and need the tyre place to put new valves on............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 i had a set of richbrook one on my saxo once......3 were swiped so i brought another set. 36 hours latter they were gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 i know my wheels are lexus but they would look nice , bxxxxxxs carry their own pliers around here. just the thaught of if they cant get them off then well do as much damage as poss . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 You just can't win these days can you ....... anyone know how to hook a tazer up to my wheels That should stop the neighbours mutt washing them for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 Been thinking of wiring my car up to the mains for a while now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreemason Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 "honest my lord ....... I thought mains power would trickle charge the battery ...... never realise it would fry the little buggers" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heyrick Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Been thinking of wiring my car up to the mains for a while now! Anybody ever thought of using an agricultural type electric fencer? They run on 12v and give a nasty (but safe!) shock? You'd need a wire to ground for it to work and then anything that touches the body or wheels... Problem is they make a nice ticking sound - just like a bomb might make! You'd probably return to your car to find they'd done a controlled explosion on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted August 2, 2005 Author Share Posted August 2, 2005 LMAO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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supra dan Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 No, those are the titanium ones that came free with Fast Car magazine. They will have binded onto the steel valve, just like mine did even though I used copper slip when fitting them. I used a big pair of mole grips to hold the valve body, and a big pair of pliers to turn them off, but it was hit or miss. Safest bet is to take the car to a tyre fitter and get all valves replaced. i had these on mine, they had to be cut off in the end. i know they were free but you would expect to be able to remove them......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I had them as well Just had 4 new valves fitted as the caps were welded to the old valves. £80 fix down to some freebies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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