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Sicastle71 Member Since: 21 Aug 2019 Location: West Lancs Posts: 128 |
You must be psychic set off to my dads on Fri checked the wheel nuts and found the rear axle rocking and knocking and a failed a frame ball joint đ so need to get they sorted
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28th Oct 2023 4:57pm |
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Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2100 |
Iâd offer you my old one butâŚ
You can of course borrow my âspecialâ 30mm socket and a second pair of hands if you need it đ |
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28th Oct 2023 5:04pm |
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Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414 |
That shows a steady hand 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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28th Oct 2023 5:27pm |
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Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2100 |
The hands are still steady but itâs the eyes that have gone wonky đ
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28th Oct 2023 5:30pm |
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Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1999 |
I bought a cheap short impact socket and cut it down just like you with a cutting disc in my grinder.
Then used my Milwaukee 1/2 inch impact driver and an impact extension bar. It span straight off and to my delight the taper instantly broke loose from the axle. Also fitted the Gwyn Lewis adjustable and greaseable ball joint pre fitted in fulcrum. Took less than an hour including putting away all the tools. I guess I was lucky |
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28th Oct 2023 6:27pm |
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Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2100 |
I wasnât that quick but still did pretty well. I doubt many would beat your record!
I donât have an impact gun - only brute force and ignorance đ I used a breaker bar and lots of rude words. |
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28th Oct 2023 6:37pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
Want to do mine? Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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1st Nov 2023 1:25pm |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
Good job Screbble I have just done Miffy's but used a 30mm ring spanner instead of a socket. I couldn't see how to get one in there You are a much more determined person than I am.
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1st Nov 2023 3:09pm |
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Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 |
Same here, had to use a ring spanner. I also wouldn't have thought you could get a socket on it, so well done.
Mine took a bit longer - managed to get the old one out, cleaned the saddle (?) With electrolysis before pressing the new joint in. Used a lemforder one, but a standard unit. I did consider fitting a grease nipple but was worried I would cock something up! |
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1st Nov 2023 5:57pm |
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Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1999 |
Itâs a bit of a long way to go , just use plusgas on the nuts ,bolts and taper each day for a few days beforehand, get your SHORT 30mm hex impact socket in the same profile as the one above ( a cheap one is circa ÂŁ6) , cut it down by a total of 5mm inc cut, no more or it there wonât be enough socket on the nut , grind a 45degree chamfer on the socket shoulder and you will find it pops in nicely on the puma welded axle bracket. I think I used just an impact extension bar but may have used an impact universal joint as well. If you have an impact wrench life is a lot easier but a breaker bar will do the job. I did mine with wheels on the ground and as I said it popped out of the taper when nut span off, but some people support chassis so rear wheels are an inch or so off the ground to add additional breaking force on the taper. A sharp tap with a hammer on the welded bracket can shock it loose as well. The two nuts on the two fulcrum bolts came off easy with the impact wrench as well and the bolts just tapped out with a gentle tap with a hammer. I really think the plusgas ( not wd40 as itâs not a releasing fluid ) made the difference . Another advantage of using a socket as opposed a 30mm ring spanner is you can use a torque wrench to correctly torque the new joint nut. |
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1st Nov 2023 7:16pm |
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Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2100 |
Ian H stole my thunder!
I too used Plusgas multiple times on the weeks leading up to the âexercise.â All bolts came out easily. My wheels were on the ground. I also modified the socket as you know. I did attempt to use the 30mm ring spanner but couldnât get sufficient leverage. I was also lazy and left the ARB in situ which was getting in the way A straight long extension and breaker bar did the trick (I had 3 Wheetabix). So for me the work went far better than I expected, but Iâm still getting Ian to do it ânext timeâ |
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2nd Nov 2023 8:00am |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
Blimey only 3 weetabix... Just imagine what you could do with a forth or even a sprinkle of sugar on top Unstoppable...
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2nd Nov 2023 8:31am |
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Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1999 |
Applologies Mr Screbble
You donât need me, just a good impact wrench once you have one you wondered how you ever managed without one. The best Christmas present I ever bought myself , itâs a Milwaukee âfuelâ 18v half inch drive, not cheap but has a massive amount of torque and has four preset torque settings so you can start low and work your way up. Iâve never had to use setting four so far. Most spin off at 1 or 2 but thatâs generally because I use plusgas on any fitting that looks like it could do with some releasing agent before you âswing a spanner at it.â I donât use it all the time as most bolts and nuts are fine with a 3/8inch or 1/2 inch ratchet, but when it comes to those more difficult large nuts or bolts itâs invaluable. |
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2nd Nov 2023 10:53am |
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Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2100 |
Steady on nowâŚwith that amount of energy I may even consider taking on the wiper motor/mechanism job⌠|
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2nd Nov 2023 6:30pm |
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