Chris308 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We picked up our new caravan today and have the Al-ko wheel lock. The lock doesn't screw into the socket very far - it feels as though the thread on the lock is slightly bigger than the receptor. It screws in about 2 threads and then feels too tight although there is still some movement in the lock itself. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We picked up our new caravan today and have the Al-ko wheel lock. The lock doesn't screw into the socket very far - it feels as though the thread on the lock is slightly bigger than the receptor. It screws in about 2 threads and then feels too tight although there is still some movement in the lock itself. Is this normal? No it's not normal, either the thread is crossed or has not been tapped correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnaldo Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Chris, I've had that happen to me on a few occasions, and it usually means I'm not perfectly aligning the bolt into the receiver - a little roll of the wheel one way or the other usually does the trick. Don't force it as you can easily cross the thread, and then you're in trouble! Alternatively, perhaps the receiver needs a spray of grease if it's new or not been used for a while. Good luck, John Edited February 16, 2014 by Johnaldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy T Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Didn't the sales demonstrate it? If so you may not be spot on with alignment. Not a lot of leeway Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris308 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 OK. It isn't threaded so it may be the receptor has not have been tapped correctly. I tried to screw it in without the lock fitted and it becomes too stiff after going on the first 2 threads. I didn't want to force it and risk damaging the threads or getting it stuck so left it as it was. Back to the dealer then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Sounds like it's cross threaded . Does the screw look like the thread is not damaged or a Burr. Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry876 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Ring alko they supply a tap to re thread the holder happened to me one lock fit great other 2 turns. Easy to repair. Terry. Quote Lunar Delta RS, Ford Explorer. Ford Ranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindlePoones Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have two of them on my twin axle, they both go in a looooooong way. So there are four possibilities with yours:.1. Thread damage, (If not visible on the bolt must be in the receptor).2. If new the bolt has not been finish threaded, (Therefore oversized).3. If new, the receptor has not been fully finish tapped, (Therefore undersized).4. Cross threaded in the past. Quote Twin Axle Fleetwood Heritage 640 EST - pulled by a dual fuel, (Petrol/LPG) BMW 528i Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizz Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) If you can hand turn the bolt in, WITHOUT the lock in place, but you can't enter it, THROUGH the lock, then the problem is slight misalignment. David Edited February 17, 2014 by Swizz Quote Swizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Waltons Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 If its a new van I would return it to the dealer. It sounds like the receiver hole has not been correctly tapped. Your dealer will have a second tap to run down it, but if you do it yourself and cross thread it you will end up shelling out for a new receiver. Not cheap! Ask the dealer if they can send someone out, it would save you returning the van, You never know, good customer relations etc. Quote Mitsubishi Shogun 3. 2 SG3 197 BHP, 2014, Auto in White . Looking for a 7m German caravan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris308 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I will have to take it back to the dealer. It goes in about 2 turns with or without the lock in place so it isn't misalignment. It just looks like the threads are very slightly too big for the socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirjohnfaulkner Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I had occasional difficulty centreing the wheel lock on my van. Found it easier to judge by screwing the bolt in prior to making the final small adjustments. Bolt gives me a better reference to judge centre of the gap for the lock. Quote Ford "FutureTaxi". less bhp than last year, sticky toffy down seat rail. Towing big white box with comfy seats and some steak knives from daughters boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris308 Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) I took it back to the dealer on Tuesday and all sorted out in less than an hour, together with an adjustment to the shower screen. Roll on our first trip out this weekend. thanks for the replies. Edited February 26, 2014 by Chris308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnaldo Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Glad it's sorted to your satisfaction, Chris. Can you satisfy our curiosities as to what the problem was, and how it was fixed? And have a good trip out this weekend. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris308 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm not sure exactly what the problem was but it appeared that the threads on the socket or the bolt weren't finished to a standard where they ran freely. They cleared this, coated everything in copper grease and I can now secure the lock by hand and only need the wrench to do a final 'nip'. Sorry it is a little vague, I didn't go into the detail - I lost interest in the problem once it worked as it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnaldo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks Chris. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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