RxVertJames

Hi guys, I have an 88 RX7 Vert, and I am trying to remove the center caps off of the car. I have the bbs wrench, but the wrench only spins on the center cap. any sugestions on how to remove it another way?

Thanks!

DrewD

Rotate the wrench in the opposite direction it takes to spin on the center cap. I'm not sure what your issue is. If you have problems with the center cap...wait till you see those 5 lugnuts.

pmr2000

Use a strap wrench, for instance Craftsman rubber strap type.

BLKTOPTRVL

Sounds like the wrench is broken and just expands when you turn it? Can't think of any reason it would spin. Go to Mazda and get a new one for $65 or go to BMW and get a new one for $15.

RxVertJames

Thanks for the info, but the bbs took is ok. two of my centercaps still come off with the tool. the other two, the centercaps just spin and won't come off like the others. I Think I may have overtorqued the center caps and possibly broken them.. any help as to still take them off?

jhammons01

Destructive way is to put a Screwdriver on one of those "web" things and hit with a hammer to get it to turn.......YOu already broke them so whats the difference. I'll see your add in the "Want to Buy" section

RxVertJames

Actually I ended up using a pair of needlenose pliers and just broke the centercap off.. It was "destructive" as you put it, but this way I didn't scratch the rims.