Wheel clamp disaster

Feb 9, 2009
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Went to get the caravan out of storage on Thursday and the key just turned and turned in the wheel clamp lock. It is the big a Milenco with concrete in the legs so I knew that there was no way I would get it off. Had to call out a locksmith who charged £78.00 to drill out the lock.
Having seen how easy it was for the locksmith to drill out the lock I purchased a Purpleline Nemesis which the box said could be fitted in 60 seconds. I gave up after 1 hour the first time I tried to line up the bolt and again after 45 minutes the second time. The third time I succeeeded after 30 minutes and on the fourth attempt I succeeded after 15 minutes. If 15 minute reduction continues for the fifth attempt I may succeed in the 60 seconds claimed.
The Milenco was not easy to fit but the Nemesis is something else. Any one any tips for fitting the Nemesis ?
I will ask Milenco if they will sell just a lock so I can fit a new one to the wheel clamp and then sell the Milenco but the cost of the lock may be more than I can sell the wheel clamp for
 
Apr 7, 2008
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Hello Mike
Well i supose if i had not got a bit stuck with the mudflap & the allen key slipping it would be quite easy......
Sproket in action
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Now that you have got it fitted, what i do is remove the lock & then put the allen key into the bolt that is behind it turn it aprox twenty five times pull & lift at the same time & my first part lifts clear, & then just unwind the bottom bolt enough to slide the bottom clamp clear of the wheel, you do not have to remove the bolts fully each time you use it, I have coated the threads of mine with copper slip, you will soon find the way that suits you best.......
 
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I have also got a Nemesis and can get it on ok now. I got a long alan key , cut it so it was straight then ground one end so it fits in my electric drill, saves all that winding in the screw. I wouldnt use copper slip, that just stops things sticking , just use a good grease.
 
Mar 2, 2010
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wow just watched Sir Sproket CJ ( BAR) video,it makes the Alko lock look a dream and it almost fits in my pocket compared to the Nemesis,
 

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