Wheel bolt

1. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #1 21st September 2011, 16:58

   Hi All,
   
   
   I've got a problem, when i've come to check my bolts (make sure there tight enough) - one just keep spinning, wont come out , i believe its cross threaded,
   any1 give any tips how to get it out? it doesnt tightend nor loosen
   
   any advise is apreiceated
2. ryza Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 ipswich Posts: 961 track saxo Daily beemer

   #2 21st September 2011, 17:10

   try and get something from the back to tap it out or keep spinning around while spraying something like wd might help as it sounds your thread is fucked. Once you got it out you want to buy a helicoil kit, about 10 to 15 pounds just make sure its the right size and thread pitch, i think its m12 x 1.25? You'll have to find out. Good luck!

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3. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #3 22nd September 2011, 10:22

   i'll give that a shot, i really dont want to have to get a new hub as i have been told it might have to be a option.
4. ryza Frequent Poster Joined: May 2010 ipswich Posts: 961 track saxo Daily beemer

   #4 22nd September 2011, 10:36

   Shouldn't do if you use a helicoil.
5. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #5 22nd September 2011, 10:56

   thats if i can get the bast*rd bolt out . gonna try a windy gun or somthing.
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 22nd September 2011, 11:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Chez99 thats if i can get the bast*rd bolt out . gonna try a windy gun or somthing.

   Get a breaker bar on it with a socket & get someone to put their foot on the brake pedal.
7. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #7 22nd September 2011, 11:59

   sound abit stupid here, but it looks just like a large version of a socket wrench? how would that get the bolt out , could you explain pleasE?
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 22nd September 2011, 12:33

   Here mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-BRE...item45fd44ce34
   
   The socket goes on the end & you`ve got more leverage.
9. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

   #9 22nd September 2011, 12:36

   ah , the bolt just spins, will it not just act in the same way as the socket wrench?
10. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #10 23rd September 2011, 10:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Chez99 ah , the bolt just spins, will it not just act in the same way as the socket wrench?

    That`s why I said try & get someone to put their foot on the brake,it may work, you may end up having to cut the bolt flush,then drill it out.Then fit a helicoil
11. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

    #11 23rd September 2011, 11:41

    Tried the breaker bar, no luck..give the other a shot
12. skidzVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 236 Saxo VTR Two Tone

    #12 23rd September 2011, 12:05

    try looseing the nuts off . when jack the car up . remove the wheel nuts . then on the fucked one try undoing it and get someone to hold the wheel and apply a bit of pressure . by pulling on the wheel . DON'T FORCE IT
    
    it might work it's way back on the tread

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13. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

    #13 23rd September 2011, 13:52

    thanks that mate, i had that in mind tbh, so i'll give that a shot when i finish work tonight , sounds like it could work tbh
14. skidzVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 236 Saxo VTR Two Tone

    #14 23rd September 2011, 14:39

    just don't use much force be gentle with it
15. vtrmann Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2009 E yorkshire Posts: 947 53 black vtr

    #15 23rd September 2011, 21:32

    the same happened to mine bolt wouldn tighten. i asked round few garages they said not that safe gettin it hellicoiled. glad i got a new hub ya dont want one ya wheels fallin off and peace of mind.
16. Chez99 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Pelton, Co.Durham Posts: 487 Saxo 52' Plate - Green Flatty.

    #16 24th September 2011, 00:14

    All sorted! skidzVTR, a little help from a freind pulling on the wheel while i was lossing did the trick thanks all for the help
17. skidzVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 236 Saxo VTR Two Tone

    #17 24th September 2011, 02:06

    no worries dude .
    
    I fix most problem with a big hammer .lol