Series 3 Will garage workers loosen my nuts!

neilcmusic · Mar 24, 2017

intentional innuendo there .

Series 3 is due for MOT , needs a wheel cylinder replacing , I can't get rear wheel nuts off (I've tried everything , heat , cold , breaker bar , everything ) . Do you think if I go to garage and ask them to loosen nuts so they are manageble with power tools they will do it for a bit of cash ?

Dippypud · Mar 24, 2017

neilcmusic said:
intentional innuendo there .

Series 3 is due for MOT , needs a wheel cylinder replacing , I can't get rear wheel nuts off (I've tried everything , heat , cold , breaker bar , everything ) . Do you think if I go to garage and ask them to loosen nuts so they are manageble with power tools they will do it for a bit of cash ?

They'll usually do anything for a bit of cash ...

Turboman · Mar 24, 2017

neilcmusic said:
intentional innuendo there .

Series 3 is due for MOT , needs a wheel cylinder replacing , I can't get rear wheel nuts off (I've tried everything , heat , cold , breaker bar , everything ) . Do you think if I go to garage and ask them to loosen nuts so they are manageble with power tools they will do it for a bit of cash ?

Should do. Why not just cut them off with a small angle grinder and cutting disc, carefully cut down close to the stud, then remove with a hammer and cold chisel. New set of steel wheel nuts is about a tenner for that, for all four wheels, delivered.

neilly · Mar 24, 2017

What do you expect them to use that you have not already tried? unless they are going to do what turboman has suggested, which may be your only option.
Have you tried penetrating oil and leaving for a while?

If you put your location, maybe someone is nearby with the kit to do it rather than go to a garage.

Cheers

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

Yep they will do owt for money. But its cheaper to get these
http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-bol...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLWr_v_779ICFbYB0wodXt4EUQ

neilly · Mar 24, 2017

Madmustang said:
Yep they will do owt for money. But its cheaper to get these
http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-bolt-grip-nut-remover-set-5-pcs/96028?kpid=96028&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CjwKEAjwh9PGBRCfso2n3ODgvUcSJAAhpW5oLlry9xVkfXRRq60XTzQqrZ7QUMBUAGL61hfvVdw4exoCCWbw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLWr_v_779ICFbYB0wodXt4EUQ

Shirley, that would depend what the problem is, it they are seized then the irwins are not going to help much.

Cheers

Turboman · Mar 24, 2017

Madmustang said:
Yep they will do owt for money. But its cheaper to get these
http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-bolt-grip-nut-remover-set-5-pcs/96028?kpid=96028&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CjwKEAjwh9PGBRCfso2n3ODgvUcSJAAhpW5oLlry9xVkfXRRq60XTzQqrZ7QUMBUAGL61hfvVdw4exoCCWbw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CLWr_v_779ICFbYB0wodXt4EUQ

Angle grinder works every time. Hammer and cold chisel likewise, in skilled hands.

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

neilly said:
Shirley, that would depend what the problem is, it they are seized then the irwins are not going to help much.

Cheers

Don’t call me Shirley. I have to admit that I made a special preparation only known to a few million before hand as see here on YouTube

And the combo of chem and mechanical got the job done without heat

neilly · Mar 24, 2017

Let me guess,

ATF and Acetone?? I have a few litres of it in the garage..............LOL

Cheers

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

Turboman said:
Angle grinder works every time. Hammer and cold chisel likewise, in skilled hands.

Angle grinder sounds like a new hub it it all goes Udders up

Thor1950 · Mar 24, 2017

Turboman said:
Angle grinder works every time. Hammer and cold chisel likewise, in skilled hands.

Yes grind 1 side of the nut down to the studs thread then a 6 point socket and they will come off. You need to man up and get er done

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

neilly said:
Let me guess,

ATF and Acetone?? I have a few litres of it in the garage..............LOL

Cheers

Its no good if he needs it now is it

Turboman · Mar 24, 2017

Madmustang said:
Angle grinder sounds like a new hub it it all goes Udders up

I said skilled hands. Why mess around. Some of us have to get on. As I said, new set of nuts is a tenner for all four wheels.

neilly · Mar 24, 2017

Well ,

Maybe he has some nail varnish remover and a little ATF.

Cheers

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

Turboman said:
I said skilled hands. Why mess around. Some of us have to get on. As I said, new set of nuts is a tenner for all four wheels.

because some of us do not agree with using a bazooka to crack a nut. But all methods will work depending on the size of your bulls knackers

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

neilly said:
Well ,

Maybe he has some nail varnish remover and a little ATF.

Cheers

Lets hope he has a grinder just in case

Thor1950 · Mar 24, 2017

I hope the OP is turning the nuts in the correct direction and with a 1/2 drive 6 point socket with a big breaker bar and 4' piece of pipe, then stand on the pipe and bounce on it. I have never been defeated doing this method

neilcmusic · Mar 24, 2017

Thanks for replies , I haven't got an angle grinder , what I was thinking is that garage could use an impact wrench and I could give them a tenner , I know it will fail MOT due to leaking wheel cylinder and I already have the new cylinder to put it , I just don't want to pay garage £45 in labour to do a job I'm capable of doing ( apart from getting the wheel off!)

Madmustang · Mar 24, 2017

neilcmusic said:
Thanks for replies , I haven't got an angle grinder , what I was thinking is that garage could use an impact wrench and I could give them a tenner , I know it will fail MOT due to leaking wheel cylinder and I already have the new cylinder to put it , I just don't want to pay garage £45 in labour to do a job I'm capable of doing ( apart from getting the wheel off!)

Why not buy your own Impact Wrench with the money

http://www.clarketools.net/clarke-1...J51_FHssJRZj6-Pte91ackMCz6YnRt0-yeRoC3Vfw_wcB

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