kurt
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 07:56 PM |
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Replacing Sierra wheel studs?
One of the SVA fails on my build was the front studs being too short due to the alloys I've fitted. I've got the old ones out but the new
ones from Burtons are impossible to get in. I've tried using an old wheel nut to draw them through but the whole lot binds up despite lubing
them. Any ideas? (liquid nitrogen would be useful)
Cheers, Kurt
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RazMan
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:01 PM |
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If you remove the hub, you can either press them in a fly press if you have one. Alternatively I have used a large hammer to good effect 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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mark chandler
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:08 PM |
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Stick the studs in the freezer and heat the hub before attempting to fit, every little bit helps .
Regards Mark
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NigeEss
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
Alternatively I have used a large hammer to good effect
Ditto...FBH...
If you've got the bearings out try heating the hub in the oven to about 150c and studs in the freezer.
Works for putting flywheel ring gears on !
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tks
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 08:50 PM |
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Buggerrr
Wheel studs aren't that the bolts that hold the wheel??
How do they measure it? I know mines aren't plenty long...
what''s the limit??
also have alloys..
Tks
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ReMan
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| posted on 26/4/06 at 11:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kurt
One of the SVA fails on my build was the front studs being too short due to the alloys I've fitted. I've got the old ones out but the new
ones from Burtons are impossible to get in. I've tried using an old wheel nut to draw them through but the whole lot binds up despite lubing
them. Any ideas? (liquid nitrogen would be useful)
Cheers, Kurt
I did this a few weeks ago, though I did'nt get my studs from Burtons.
After breaking a vice trying to press them in I did them on the car using an old wheelnut, like youve tried.
However you MUST put some slippiness under the nut, I used 3 nice shiny washers greased up between them and bingo!
They are very tight but I got all 4 wheels done in a couple of hours, try it 
www.plusnine.co.uk
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NS Dev
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 09:50 AM |
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yep, stack of washers with lots of coppaslip on them and a pneumatic impact wrench (windygun) will soon pull em in.
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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nige
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wheel studs
i used a piece of pipe and a bit of 1/4"
plate drilled and countersunk for wheel nut , loads of grease and a big flexy bar
certainly gets you a sweat on !!!
when you start this journey
you think it will be done in " no " time but then " no " turns into a " bloody " long time
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tks
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 11:28 AM |
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How do i know if its enough?
how can i check if my studs are up to the rulez or not?
The nuts i use are special for alloy rims.
They are blind ones (you cant see how much threaded bar is in them.
Also my rim covers all the nuts, but i´m sute SVA man will take that one off to check???
Regards,
TKs
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RazMan
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 01:12 PM |
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You should have about 5 - 6 full turns of the nut before it tightens.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Dave J
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 04:20 PM |
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The general rule for minimum thread length is it should be equal or greater than the diameter of the stud, bolt, screw etc.
ie; MINIMUM stud thread length for M12 nut to screw onto = 12mm.
I prefer just a little more to be on the safe side.
Dave
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tks
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| posted on 27/4/06 at 08:40 PM |
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ok
thanxs..
its clear will try the 5/6 turns
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kurt
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| posted on 28/4/06 at 05:35 PM |
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Mine failed on 7 to 8 turns so 5 to 6 is not enough. The length if thread equal to the dia is what they are .looking for, minimum. i.e. M12 nut
needs 12mm thread minimum.
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