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AceX

Member

• Jan 4, 2014

• #1

Hi all,

Got a bike rack, the type that bolts in behind spare wheel. Was a bit tatty when I got it so stripped back the holder and treated it. Very happy with myself.

Went to remove spare wheel, nuts were very stiff, got two off with a bit of force, 3rd I really had to push when, the bolt started spinning freely in the spare wheel bracket

Anybody any ideas of how I might get it off?

Tried removing spare wheel bracket, but access is limited due to spare wheel even after deflating it.

 

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bugsb

New Member

• Jan 4, 2014

• #2

you can drill it out then fit a new stud
Ron

 

SES88

Well-Known Member

• Jan 4, 2014

• #3

Pop the back window down and you may be able to get a small pair of grips inside the spare wheel holder to keep the bolt held while you undo it

 

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AceX

Member

• Jan 4, 2014

• #4

Haven't enough room to get a good grip on it, haven't the right drill or bits to drill it out, thanks for replys!

 

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td4van

Well-Known Member

• Jan 4, 2014

• #5

You can push the stud back into the holder and then tighten the nut to pull the stud back tight.

That's what I did on mine when the same thing happened to me

 

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griff2

Active Member

• Jan 5, 2014

• #6

if none of the above work nip to halfords and buy a nut spliter ,will knacker the nut but at least you will be able to get the nut off