PhilJane Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi all, Just had the spare wheel cover painted and am now ready to replace the lock escutcheons. It's a silly one, but can any one advise on whether the hinge(pivot) is at the top or the bottom, when installed? thanks, Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hi all, Just had the spare wheel cover painted and am now ready to replace the lock escutcheons. It's a silly one, but can any one advise on whether the hinge(pivot) is at the top or the bottom, when installed? thanks, Phil. Hinges at the top. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy l Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Hello, Spring at top, then if spring fails gravity keeps lock covered, cheers Bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilJane Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Ian, Billy, - many thanks! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 And a note of warning: some suppliers sell a short version of the famous Duzz key. Do not use that one when opening the wheel cover: the T-part of the key will foul the escutcheons and it will snap off (don't ask). Always use the original long key! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 And a note of warning: some suppliers sell a short version of the famous Duzz key. Do not use that one when opening the wheel cover: the T-part of the key will foul the escutcheons and it will snap off (don't ask). Always use the original long key! Menno Menno, how short is that short key ? I have several in varying lengths but none of them look like they would hit the lid of the spare wheel cover fasteners. Stan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbenajes Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have a T-key that is about 8 cm (3 inch) long, and is useless in the spare wheel locks, since the handle hits the overriders before turning. I would need one about 12 cm (5 inch) long. Can somebody confirm that Moss T-key (part number 650161) is long enough? Jesus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Not sure about the Moss one but I have 3 keys of which two are originals at 5" and one made up one at 5 1/2" One point with them is the end 1/2" needs to be ground square up the taper so that it fits deep enough into the bonnet Dzus fasteners to prevent damage. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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