GaroldShaffer
Nov 12 2003, 10:36 PM
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
Big f'n hammercorrision 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
Mueller
Nov 12 2003, 10:57 PM
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
QUOTE
Big f'n hammer
Yep going to the shed in the morning to get
Burtha my 20lb
sledge
Dave_Darling
Nov 13 2003, 09:21 AM
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
Dave,
this car aint drivin' nowhere! See the thread about the rusty red LE.
GaroldShaffer
Nov 13 2003, 12:33 PM
QUOTE
If all else fails, put the lug bolts back in just over finger tight. Drive a little bit--just a little
Uuummmm, I don't think so Dave......
Engman
Nov 13 2003, 02:47 PM
Maybe you should fix it up to get it running to loosen the wheel. Then you can junk it.
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.
Have patience - it will come off.
M
Aaron Cox
Nov 13 2003, 04:23 PM
GWN7
Nov 13 2003, 04:25 PM
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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