marzman Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey All... Quick one... im removing my spacers and i cant get one of them off! I've removed the nuts so it should just be free to come off, but it wont budge. I've covered it in wd40 but still no joy... any suggestions? I last had it off in October, so its not like its been on there for ages! Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I last had it off in October Help! The forum can help in many areas but not in the above i am afraid It may help if you get a block of wood put it against the spacer and give it a gentle tap with a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 I last had it off in October Help! The forum can help in many areas but not in the above i am afraid It may help if you get a block of wood put it against the spacer and give it a gentle tap with a hammer Oh i dont know Dave... what about you and Louie? Tried the wood and the persuader - no joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I last had it off in October Help! The forum can help in many areas but not in the above i am afraid It may help if you get a block of wood put it against the spacer and give it a gentle tap with a hammer Oh i dont know Dave... what about you and Louie? Tried the wood and the persuader - no joy. Think it depends on how much persuasion you have tried Must be corroded on the hub, this is where a bit of copper grease comes in handy when fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 If you dont need the spacer afterwards try this, get some mole grips and grip them onto the spacer tightly then hit the handle of the grips so it's tightening the spacer if you see what I mean this way the stud will not undo, you only need a slight turn then it should shift. or try some heat on it being an alloy spacer it will expand quicker than the stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 At last... i finally managed to get it off (thats for you beavis ) I bought some 'Shock & Unlock' from Halfords, which on its own didnt work, but with a kettle of hot water it was just enough to get it to move slightly, and then i could lever it off with a screwdriver. I hate stuff like that Spacer and hub are both fine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunmetalzgt Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Glad you're sorted. I sure hope this doesn't happen to mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Why is everyone removing their spacers? Are there a few Zeds going up for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yep, mine is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 did the wheels fit alright mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yep, mine is. Hi - just wanted to know what the heads up display was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeindian Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yep, mine is. Hi - just wanted to know what the heads up display was? i saw it on his motor the other day...very shows what speed your doing on the inside of your windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 did the wheels fit alright mate? Hey bud, only just seen this... yes the wheels are on and are fine. Cheers matey Speedy - the head up display will be off the car and up for sale this weekend - so a few more pics to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 For anyone else looking at this thread - the spacer nut was removed by tapping an 18mm hexagonal socket over the rounded nut. This gave enough grip to shift it. Also, CS can get replacement nuts if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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