help me remove the wheel bolt thread from my wheelhub/rotor!
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From: Vancouver, British Columbia
1989 Mercedies-Benz 300E Sedan (Grey) 270k
help me remove the wheel bolt thread from my wheelhub/rotor!
i tried removing my wheels on the left side to fit these alloys i got off the net:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and the bolts broke off my original wheels and are stuck in the wheelhub/rotor. can anyone please tell me the best approach at removing the threaded part of the bolt from my wheelhub? thanks in advance!
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
and the bolts broke off my original wheels and are stuck in the wheelhub/rotor. can anyone please tell me the best approach at removing the threaded part of the bolt from my wheelhub? thanks in advance!
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1988 300E - Diamond Blue, 1997 SL320 - Black Opal
Had it happen on my 1997 SL320.
I drilled them out myself.
Used a spark plug socket as a centering guide.
Started with a small drill bit for steel and gradually worked my way up to a 1/2 inch bit. Ensure you use some oil to help lubricate the drilling process. Also, do not drill fast - slower drilling worked better.
I found some videos on the net for drilling steel and adapted them for use on drilling out the lug nuts.
jb
I drilled them out myself.
Used a spark plug socket as a centering guide.
Started with a small drill bit for steel and gradually worked my way up to a 1/2 inch bit. Ensure you use some oil to help lubricate the drilling process. Also, do not drill fast - slower drilling worked better.
I found some videos on the net for drilling steel and adapted them for use on drilling out the lug nuts.
jb
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From: vancouver, b.c.
1990 300e24
heat up the area around it if you can, hit the end with a hammer/stake, and hit surrounding area. It brakes everything loose and the heat expands the area around it. Should come out with vice grips or two lock nuts after that pretty easy
