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Removing TR wheels

Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by GREENHOUSE, Nov 24, 2006.

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  1. GREENHOUSE

    GREENHOUSE Karting

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    #1 GREENHOUSE, Nov 24, 2006
    Does anyone have any tips on removing center nut from any early Testarossa wheels. I have three of them loose fourth one is stuck big time. I'am on my second ratchet and second breaker bar 3/4 drive good old Sears life time warranty. I put anti seize on the center nuts about three months ago.
    Mike
     
  2. Jeff Pintler

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    #2 Jeff Pintler, Nov 24, 2006
    Short of pulling the drive shaft and aplying heat to the backside of the hub you just need to get another piece of pipe to lengthen the lever arm. Please make sure you are turning them the right direction (a new one is $700 and they crack on the second thread). By the way, The Hill Engineering socket is a piece of art (Ricambi---an advertiser) The rears kinda loosen on their own so check them. Good luck.

    Jeff Pintler
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  3. sparky p-51

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    #3 sparky p-51, Nov 24, 2006
    Soaked the hell out of whichever nut wouldnt come loose with triflow for a day. Used the wrench in tool kit and beat on with a 5lb sledge. All this via Brian Crall. Worked like a charm. Make sure you are loostening in the direction of the arrow on that nut.
     
  4. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 Rifledriver, Nov 25, 2006
    When they are REALLY tight hitting the factory wrench with a big hammer is sometimes the only way to get them off. A very long pipe (6 feet or so) and a socket and breaker bar with a jack stand supporting the socket and a helper in the car standing on the brake pedal will usually get them off. If that will not do it go back to the wrench and hammer.
     
  5. Ricambi America

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    #5 Ricambi America, Nov 25, 2006
  6. sparky p-51

    sparky p-51 Formula 3

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    #6 sparky p-51, Nov 25, 2006
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    Daniel is correct. Your gonna need one of these TR wheel nut sockets and a good two way snapping torque wrench (Snap On 550.00) to reinstall.
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  7. GREENHOUSE

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    #7 GREENHOUSE, Nov 25, 2006
    Thanks for the help I have the socket from hill works great. I went over to the truck repair place today they were able to break the nut lose with a 1" impact gun, now i can get the new tires instaled. The skid pad and the Firestone Firehawk did not get a long vary well the cords broke and splintered through the rubber.
    Mike
     
  8. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #8 Rifledriver, Nov 25, 2006
    There is not a tire made that has Firestone on the side that is not crap, especially the Firehawk.

    You have a real car, buy some real tires.
     
  9. GREENHOUSE

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    #9 GREENHOUSE, Nov 25, 2006
    The Firerocks were on the TR when when I bought it.
    Mike
     
  10. sparky p-51

    sparky p-51 Formula 3

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    #10 sparky p-51, Nov 25, 2006
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