Snapped wheel bolt inside hub.

1. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #1 2nd May 2010, 20:10

   As title.. ones snapped and left some of the screw inside.. what can i do
   
   Its really tight and doubt i will be able to get it out so i was thinking i could swap the whole strut over from my spare VTR.. as mine is a 1.4..
   
   Are the front brake discs on a VTR same as the 1.4?? they look really similar sizes.. mines an imported VTR (1.4)
   
   Thanks if you can help.
   
   Shane.
2. samfenna Established Member Joined: Nov 2009 meols, wirral Posts: 1126 02 furio, polo 6n

   #2 2nd May 2010, 20:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ShaneyG7 As title.. ones snapped and left some of the screw inside.. what can i do Its really tight and doubt i will be able to get it out so i was thinking i could swap the whole strut over from my spare VTR.. as mine is a 1.4.. Are the front brake discs on a VTR same as the 1.4?? they look really similar sizes.. mines an imported VTR (1.4) Thanks if you can help. Shane.

   iirc the front setup is exactly the same, but you can just take it down to your local garage and they should be able to extract it for you no probs
3. darrenrosser Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Tunbirdge Wells Posts: 847 Citroen Saxo 1.6 VTR

   #3 2nd May 2010, 20:14

   hmmm not too sure i recent had a new wheel bearing which is where that thread into that cost me 90 fitted
4. moxy89 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Southampton Posts: 8188 Astra vxr with added boost

   #4 2nd May 2010, 20:17

   try putting a prit stick on the end and turning it ???
5. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #5 2nd May 2010, 20:18

   I will try a garage tuesday and if not then looks like im gonna have to swap the whole front setup..
   
   wouldnt be a problem if i just changed one side would it? as if they are the same it shouldnt affect it.
6. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #6 2nd May 2010, 20:19

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by moxy89 try putting a prit stick on the end and turning it ???

   Tried it mate :/
   
   lolz
7. user_40784 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768

   #7 2nd May 2010, 20:38

   any half decent garage/tyre changing place will be able to fix it. My old man had his E36 wheel bolt snap in his hub and was free to fix as he was buying tyres from the same garage.
8. callam1989 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 sunny sunny bournemouth Posts: 226 saxo vtr X2 saxo vts and a westie!!!

   #8 2nd May 2010, 20:55

   drill it out and re-tapp it
9. speedyvtr Established Member Joined: May 2006 crewe United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1036 toyota mr2.

   #9 2nd May 2010, 23:31

   just extract it you can but the kit to do it your self
10. Tontsy Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi

    #10 2nd May 2010, 23:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by callam1989 drill it out and re-tapp it

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by speedyvtr just extract it you can but the kit to do it your self

    need more be said.
    
    how much are easy out kits these days, 5-7 quid...if that.
11. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

    #11 3rd May 2010, 12:34

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tonto_VTR need more be said. how much are easy out kits these days, 5-7 quid...if that.

    Are them kits any good though? if the screws snapped its obviously seized??
    
    Will try a garage tommorow
12. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

    #12 3rd May 2010, 12:37

    what i did with one of mine, was drill a hole inside the broken wheel bolt then put a left hand thread on it, then i put a bolt in the thread and tightend the put the air gun on it and it whizzed straight out.
13. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

    #13 3rd May 2010, 13:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jordysport what i did with one of mine, was drill a hole inside the broken wheel bolt then put a left hand thread on it, then i put a bolt in the thread and tightend the put the air gun on it and it whizzed straight out.

    Which is what an easy out does
14. Railroader Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Bolton Posts: 1068 Saxo 1.4i sx

    #14 3rd May 2010, 13:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rey Which is what an easy out does

    I find that eezy outs break, at least they have every time Ive tried it
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 3rd May 2010, 13:34

    + 1
    
    eezy outs are turd, end up just getting you in more trouble tbh.
16. rey Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac

    #16 3rd May 2010, 13:34

    Never had an issue with em tbh