pin whell centering

[alter]

good morning, someone in a thread about a pin to be screwed into the hole for bolts for easy mounting of the wheel, sold on ebay .... I can not find the link you help me .... thanks

 

[Hotel California]

Did you try the search function?



I just did:
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/wheel-changing.16241/#post-179855

You can see the tool , i do not know the Ebay link though...
Maybe @briwy can give more intel?

 

[alter]

grazie per il momento, in Italia solo trovare un numero in varie misure di centraggio perni a 54 euro .... a noi ci vuole solo un al pin ....

 

[Loz]

You get a nice aluminium one in the tool kit for a Touareg, so it might be possible to find the part number and order them from a dealer.

 

[Jabberwocky]

There are plenty advertised on ebay but you need to know the thread diameter and pitch to be sure to buy the correct one.
Here is a start point for you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHE...its=Car+Make:VW&hash=item360c21e762#vi-ilComp

 

[Loz]

I believe (without a look at the WM) that they are M14x1.5

 

[Jabberwocky]

Here you go.......
http://www.t4srus.co.uk/vw-t5-t6-replacement-wheel-bolt-single-2307-p.asp

 

[Loz]

This is the part number
7L0012223

Some on eBay

 

[Jabberwocky]

http://www.t4srus.co.uk/vw-t4-t5-t6-quick-align-alloy-wheel-tool---single-1431-p.asp this looks like the kiddie!
Will order myself one, jic.

 

[briwy]

There are plenty advertised on ebay but you need to know the thread diameter and pitch to be sure to buy the correct one.
Here is a start point for you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEEL-FITTING-ALIGNMENT-TOOL-VW-VOLKSWAGEN-CARAVELLE-T4-T5-BOLT-NUT-3E-/232131782498?fits=Car+Make:VW&hash=item360c21e762#vi-ilComp

Yes, thats the same one we have so definitely works OK.

 

[alter]

thanks for the information, but unfortunately do not ship to Italy! and in any case the shipping costs for Germany are ten times the value of the goods !! unfortunately I can not find a seller on the continent .... I might like to do? .....

 

[ArunAlec]

http://www.t4srus.co.uk/vw-t4-t5-t6-quick-align-alloy-wheel-tool---single-1431-p.asp this looks like the kiddie!
Will order myself one, jic.

Just ordered one, thanks for the link.
Works out at £6.98 delivered to UK.

 

[jts46]

Why not buy a long bolt and cut head off?

 

[B J G]

This should be the tool required. although I'd just cut a bolt head off as ArunAlec suggests.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171578652638?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[ArunAlec]

Why not buy a long bolt and cut head off?

Agree, if you can get hold of the right thread and length without having to pay for postage DIY would be my first choice.

 

[B J G]

Agree, if you can get hold of the right thread and length without having to pay for postage DIY would be my first choice.

Bolt would be an M14x1.5 with length from 70 to 100mm being suitable.

Cheapest method I can find is using a stud. (normally used to convert from bolts to nuts plus wheel spacers)
£2.25 incl post.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Audi-V...703435?hash=item41ad8efccb:g:gKsAAOSwR5dXSFGP

 

[alter]

You're right ..... you'll find a threaded bar 14 x 1.5 ... then if one of you will buy me one and send it in Italy .... I would do me a great favor !! surely the shipping charges can not be so expensive !!

 

[B J G]

You're right ..... you'll find a threaded bar 14 x 1.5 ... then if one of you will buy me one and send it in Italy .... I would do me a great favor !! surely the shipping charges can not be so expensive !!

If you have a PAYPAL or any major credit card account you can buy one & have it sent direct to Italy for £4 postage charge.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171578652638?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[525107]

It's strange there's not one in the toolkit? Every Audi I've had since 2004 has had one. Black nylon pin 4 inches long threaded for half an inch one end and radius on the other. Must check my tool kit tomorrow and make one up if not present.


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[B J G]

It's strange there's not one in the toolkit? Every Audi I've had since 2004 has had one. Black nylon pin 4 inches long threaded for half an inch one end and radius on the other. Must check my tool kit tomorrow and make one up if not present.


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Maybe Cali. owners (Transporter derived converion) are supposed to fit in with 'White Van Man' macho image and deemed not to need one, or are Audi owners 'wimps?

 

[Hotel California]

Changed many wheels on all sort of diffrent verhicles (4x4's and lorry's included)and never felt the need for such a tool , allthough i think it can help .
If i come up to buy it at reasonable price i might pick one up .
Never seen this used at a professinal tyre shop eigther so....says enough...pro's can fit a wheel without it....
If they where to put in the toolkit i can imagine it to be handy for the people having two left hands , but on the other hand they might think it's a special wheelnut and drive off leaving it in...

 

[Loz]

They are useful for larger/heavier wheels, I can hold mrs Loz's smart wheel in place with one hand and do the bolts with the other, however on the Touareg and Landcruiser you need two hands to hold the wheel in place and turn it to align them up unless you also use your knees, but that is in the comfort of your garage, on the side of a wet muddy track the pin is very handy.

 

[briwy]

Unless you have changed a wheel in the dark in rain/snow I don't think you realise how valuable this tool is. Makes it a doddle to line up.

 

[525107]

Maybe Cali. owners (Transporter derived converion) are supposed to fit in with 'White Van Man' macho image and deemed not to need one, or are Audi owners 'wimps?

I honestly wouldn't know the answer to your question, I've changed hundreds of wheels at the roadside in all conditions on call outs without one because the owners couldn't line up their stud holes with the holes in the wheels. Even showed them the said item in their tool kit for the next time it may happen. The reason I would like one in our California's toolkit is that my wife from time to time drives the California solo and wouldn't like to see her stuck looking for similar pin that's in our Audis' tool kits and knows how to use that item. I've also been out at many HGV roadside call outs where the drivers weren't indeed wimps but had two left hands when it came to doing anything with them. All the best.
Wullie

 

[Hotel California]

Unless you have changed a wheel in the dark in rain/snow I don't think you realise how valuable this tool is. Makes it a doddle to line up.

Think with a Cali you can mix work with pleasure , while changing the wheel you can put the ketlle on to have a nice cup waiting when finished...