Snowseph Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I know this is stupid but my OEM ariel seems awfully difficult to remove... I've taken off the rubber surround by simply twisting it until it comes off but then there is gold-ish metal piece which won't unscrew by hand (I've tried and tried and tried). I've searched for videos and guides all over but can't find one, I imagine nobody else has had this issue? lol... Can anybody help? Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 may have rusted together. I put a bit of copper grease on the thread when I put on my stubby. It is just a simple unscrew and no need to remove the rubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robothobo Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Can you get any WD40 in there to loosen it a bit? That stuff is magic. What stubby did you go for? I'm looking at getting one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Got a picture? I can't help but think something may have gone wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowseph Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) may have rusted together. I put a bit of copper grease on the thread when I put on my stubby. It is just a simple unscrew and no need to remove the rubber I did unscrew it (clockwise), but the rubber came off and nothing else happened lol, I'm guessing the metal part is stuck one way or another? Can you get any WD40 in there to loosen it a bit? That stuff is magic. What stubby did you go for? I'm looking at getting one myself. Most likely, will see if that helps. Went for the RDX stubby which is mint. Got a picture? I can't help but think something may have gone wrong? Gonna grab a picture shortly, bare with me haha... Edited January 27, 2014 by Snowseph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 unscrewing should be anti-clockwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) LEFTY LOOSEY!! Edited January 27, 2014 by KyleR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowseph Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Fail haha, I've tried counter clockwise also but still nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 LEFTY LOOSEY!! Ha ha I was just going to put the same 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowseph Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 So I twist the rubber bit to the left thinking that it'll unscrew the whole thing, instead the rubber part comes off and this is now what I'm left with and what I need to remove, before I can simply screw the stubby in, I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Get the pliers out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowseph Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Get the pliers out! Damn right haha, need to find some in the office if I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Looking at that you will be able to get a spanner on it, just be careful to support the base so you don't twist the bit that joins to the bodywork. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Looking at that you will be able to get a spanner on it, just be careful to support the base so you don't twist the bit that joins to the bodywork. What he said. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowseph Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Looking at that you will be able to get a spanner on it, just be careful to support the base so you don't twist the bit that joins to the bodywork. Wicked, thanks mate. I'll give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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