Stuck Wheel Bolt

**pete99** · 22-03-2007,09:40 AM

Thanks to a over zealous a***hole who fitted new tyres for me and tightened my security wheel bolt up to epic proportions --im now left with a problem . On trying to undo the bolt- in order to remove wheel to replace pads --- It was so so tight -- that despite all my efforts -even with a 'knock gun' --the splines on the bolt were stripped bare .
So --looks like its gonna be a drilling out job --unless someone else has any ideas ?.

When and if --i get this sorted --im gonna change all 4 of those silly security bolts for normal bolts --seeing as my alloys are nothing special .

**sean red i** · 22-03-2007,10:00 AM

had same thing.audi bolts not that steady when leaning on them. mine were not quite wrecked, local garage used air gun just got it out. good idea to change em did mine for more solid type so you can get wrench on properly, good luck.
sean

**Sam** · 22-03-2007,10:09 AM

Sounds as though you went to Kwik Fit or somewhere similar.

If you haven't already tried - 6ft scaffold pole slipped over the end of your favourite torque wrench.

**pete99** · 22-03-2007,10:13 AM

Originally Posted by mycarsavw

Sounds as though you went to Kwik Fit or somewhere similar.

If you haven't already tried - 6ft scaffold pole slipped over the end of your favourite torque wrench.

Too late for this im afraid -- bugger all to get hold of now . Like Sean said --when removing the bolts -- its crucial to keep the wrench straigh --otherwise it chews the splines up.
Quick fit ? nope -- but was a tyre place just as bad .

**sean red i** · 22-03-2007,10:16 AM

lol. or try taking a bigger run up.

**Sam** · 22-03-2007,10:19 AM

Looks like it's time to get that drill out then. There are methods for removing threaded screws some of which may work on bolts, but I'm not sure.

You could try hammering a smaller socket onto the bolt - it all depends how brave you're feeling.

Or do as Sean says and take a bigger run up

**pete99** · 22-03-2007,10:20 AM

Originally Posted by sean red i

lol. or try taking a bigger run up.

Hey -- wonder what would happen if i went out -- parked in a car park - let the tyre down - and called out the AA to change the wheel !!.

**sean red i** · 22-03-2007,10:25 AM

if you got the cover ring them. you cant get the wheel off. you have broken down, if you dont ask you dont get,

**RickT** · 22-03-2007,12:25 PM

If the AA cant get the wheel off.. all they will do is recover you home or take you to a local garage for repiars depening on your level of cover..

RicKT