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Topic: Wheel clamp problem

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tonywig

20/2/2017 at 4:21pm
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Have an ESL diamond clamp which has a two part lock. 1st part is a key lock in a removable barrel which exposes economy part which I am pretty sure is a Hex bolt / Allen key.
I have the key to remove the barrel but cannot find anything that looks right for the Hex key. Lock has been in place for about three years and now needs to be removed urgently.
Have tried ESL nut looks like they have gone out of business.
Anybody have any idea what size or type of hex key I need to undo second part of lock?
Many thanks.

Pickled Onion

20/2/2017 at 9:23pm
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Welcome to the forum Tony, try the folk at this link, they will know about ESL nuts. Good luck

http://www.keyfasteners.co.uk/key-fasteners-solutions.htm

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chrisn7

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I'm not clear why you 'can't find anything that looks right'. Hex is clearly hexagonal, unless you are confusing hex with Torx which is also basically hex but with splines. Both are readily available

rosimary

24/2/2017 at 7:52am
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Hi, mine is 2 part as described. You need a long reach Allen key either 4 or 6 mm , if not been removed for long time suggest flood/soak with WD 40 or similar and leave to penetrate best of luck. Otherwise long slog with hacksaw !!

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Thank you all for your help. Combination of your help means I have solved the problem and can now use my caravan again.

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