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Wheel frozen to the hub |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 12 2003, 10:36 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Thought I would start on the front of the parts car. Driver
side tire came off no problem, passenger side just hangs there. I can't get it off and yes the lug bolts are out and the tire is off the ground. This is the 74 LE that has sat for 18yrs. Any thoughts? - Garold |
Mueller |
Nov 12 2003, 10:53 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Big f'n hammer
corrision has set in, you'll have to smack it from the inside to get it off.....use a block of wood to protect the rim and don't be shy.... also, don't use a lame claw hammer, every mechanic or wanna-be mechanic should have a few different size sledge hammers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
Mueller |
Nov 12 2003, 10:57 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
oh yea, the reason for the tight fit???
hub is steel=rust wheel is aluminum=corrosion the hubcentric ring on the rotor has sorta "expanded" due to the rust/corrosion |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 12 2003, 11:09 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Big f'n hammer Yep going to the shed in the morning to get Burtha my 20lb sledge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
Dave_Darling |
Nov 13 2003, 09:21 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Why is it always the passenger's side wheel that sticks???
Note--"Fake Fuchs" wheels seem to do this more often than the Real Thing. GABH, Get A Bigger Hammer. If all else fails, put the lug bolts back in just over finger tight. Drive a little bit--just a little. You should start to hear strange noises from the front of the car in a bit. That's the wheel coming loose. Naturally, you must be very very very very careful... Having the wheel fall off while you're driving would not make you happy. --DD |
seanery |
Nov 13 2003, 09:58 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Dave,
this car aint drivin' nowhere! See the thread about the rusty red LE. |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 13 2003, 12:33 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
QUOTE If all else fails, put the lug bolts back in just over finger tight. Drive a little bit--just a little (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) Uuummmm, I don't think so Dave...... |
Engman |
Nov 13 2003, 02:47 PM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Maybe you should fix it up to get it running to loosen the wheel. Then you can junk it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)
Mine had the same problem - take your time go around the rim and by all means protect the rims from being hit with the sledge. You might try to get some penetrating oil in on the hub area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Have patience - it will come off. M |
Aaron Cox |
Nov 13 2003, 04:23 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
BFH!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) -> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) -> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) -> (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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GWN7 |
Nov 13 2003, 04:25 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
You could also lower the car down on that wheel. No wheel studs in place. The extra force along with the BFH should pop it off. That doesn't work.......Plasma Cutter
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