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My newly acquired Duetto

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Post by stainless1506 Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:08 pm

Good afternoon. As the title points out I've newly acquired a 'P' 1996 Transit Duetto. One could say that I broke all of the cardinal rules when buying a vehicle, especially, when it is a camper. Non the less, it is parked outside of my flat and I'm determined to make it something I can be proud of.

I'm afraid, as this is my first camper, I will be asking lots and lots of questions to which, I hope, I will be receiving lots and lots of answers.

First things first, I've got to get it an MOT cert. for which I need 4 new tyres. However, as I don't have a key for the locking wheel nuts, and I've been unsuccessful in tracking down the make, I asking, can anyone help. The locking nut has small vertical ridges around it's circumference the spacing of which determines the key. I've haven't been able to post a picture, one is available though.

I'd be most grateful if someone out there could come up with an answer.

Many thanks.
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Post by Dave 418 Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:24 pm

Our N Reg Duetto came with locking wheel nuts and like you the key was not with the van. At the time I was doing breakdown work and I had a special socket for removing locking wheel nuts. I would phone a few of the tyre centers to see if they will help you. If you buy new tyres from them it would be in their favor to help you.
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Post by stainless1506 Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:28 pm

That's great advise, thanks.
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Post by PLOUGHLIN Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:28 pm

You could try this chap, might help with the right key.

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Post by Paulmold Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:39 pm

Most tyre depots will have the necessary tools to remove nuts/bolts when you don't have the key. You can buy removers from Halfords...

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