I'd love to know this as well
The kids:
Alpinas: 91 E34 B10 Biturbo; 91 E32 B12 5.0; 91 E34 B10 3.0 Allrad (mom's car); '91 B10 3.5
Bimmers: 91 E31 850; 93 E34 525i w/ aftermarket turbo; '01 X5 4.4; 93 E31 850i Dinan TT; 89 E32 750il Dinan TT; 92 750il w/ S70 engine and transmission
Mercedes: 92 600sel; 93 S600 Lorinser
VW: 04 Jetta GLS TDI
yup its a T style handle with four prongs that fit into the indentations of the bolt head my car came with the mks and those locks for the hubcaps, and luckily the t wrench for them
this is the tool
Its available here, along with bolts, seems common enough that they should be available in other places
http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...s/k151792.html
Nice one ta!
$20+shipping+import tax...May have a go at making one first, now I have some data to work with.
Thanks gix
The system was common enough that I have seen it several times all with the same spacing.
I have used the same tool on Borbet supplied bolts, Ronal supplied bolts, Rial supplied bolts, Prime supplied bolts. IIRC the OE Pontiac wheels were produced by Ronal.
This would lead me to believe that the bolts and tool were supplied by a 3rd party to the wheel manufacturers and were designed to be a passive deterrent and not an individually unique lock and key system.
Edit:
The "R15" wheel is in fact a Ronal model R15
MK Motorsports was not the manufacturer of their MK branded wheels, they were produced by Ronal.
It would not be a huge leap to assume that bolts supplied with Ronal made Pontiac wheels will be the same as the bolts supplied with Ronal made MK Motorsports wheels
Last edited by hognhominy; 05-30-2015 at 05:52 PM.
I have not personally possessed MK wheels.
Also this pic is from a listing of a NIB set of Ronal wheels showing how they were supplied with the wheel.
In looking for information, I found a post indicating that someone was able to remove the bolt using needlenose pliers inserted into two of the holes, and then clamping the pliers with a pair of vicegrip locking pliers. If you were wanting to remove them and replace with more common Socket head cap screws.
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Complete kit 4x screws and a tool 12£
http://www.tunershop.co.uk/BORBET_A_...x_p221012.html
Last edited by hognhominy; 05-30-2015 at 07:38 PM.
Aha, and therein lies the misunderstanding......
I'm sorry....I currently have the oem T-Handle for my MK's of ten years. My constant concern is misplacing it and not having a spare.
The tunerShop Center cap screw set pictured feature three equi distant slots for the T-Handle. The slots in the oem
MK center cap screw have three unevenly spaced slots. Hence my original question regarding the actual fitment of
the Pontiac T-Handle.
just change them out for ss pan heads with allen socket.......
92 Dinan Stage III 850 Twin Turbo (1 of 4)
625 Hp on 93 pump gas @ 14 psi 660 ft lbs torque
Is this the original bolt that came with MK's when purchased new? I got a baggy with the center cap bolts when I purchased my MK1's but none except one looks like this. The key included is also not for this figure. If this is the original bolt I'd like to get a set.
Thanks
CB42366 - 1991 850i 6-speed. Brilliantrot & Black Nappa Leather
CD00144 - 1994 850CSi. Hellrot & Black Nappa Leather
My other projects:
Supercharged Tbirds, V8 Tbirds, V8 Mustang Convertible, Audi V8 Quattro & Audi S8
Yes, it is certainly the original bolt. When purchased they, along with the appropriate T-Handle, accompanyed my MK1's.
We owners of MK1's are apparently seeking the proverbial "hen's teeth" when it comes to replacement center caps, bolts and T-Handles.
Judicious use and careful storage are MK1 ownership prerequisites. Good luck with your search.
Sweet...quick follow up question, does the original MK1 t-handle tool have any special markings or branding? Or is it plain black like the one above. I may just end up getting that kit above.
CB42366 - 1991 850i 6-speed. Brilliantrot & Black Nappa Leather
CD00144 - 1994 850CSi. Hellrot & Black Nappa Leather
My other projects:
Supercharged Tbirds, V8 Tbirds, V8 Mustang Convertible, Audi V8 Quattro & Audi S8
[QUOTE] The slots in the oem
MK center cap screw have three unevenly spaced slots. Hence my original question regarding the actual fitment of
the Pontiac T-Handle.[QUOTE]
Correct, measured between hole centres, there is 1mm difference between each of the three readings.
just change them out for ss pan heads with allen socket.......
This is my kind of fix
Got your PM, will reply
CB42366 - 1991 850i 6-speed. Brilliantrot & Black Nappa Leather
CD00144 - 1994 850CSi. Hellrot & Black Nappa Leather
My other projects:
Supercharged Tbirds, V8 Tbirds, V8 Mustang Convertible, Audi V8 Quattro & Audi S8
Found these by chance while looking for some unrelated wheel cover bolts, look very close and very cheep.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2526753782...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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