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  • 10-02-2008 10:36pm
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    cichlid child
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    Hi i have a hyundai accent 01 and was putting on the spare wheel (because of a flat tyre)any way when i was thighting one of the wheel nuts the steel bolt snapped and i was left with a nut and the snapped bar inside it.I did not think that was possible i was standing on the hand wrench to make sure it was thight but i din,t think you could break the bolt.Does anybody know of a garage that could fix this in the north dublin artane area thanks for reading this and for any help you could give would be great.


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    Wishbone Ash
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    I presume it was the head of the bolt that you broke - not the wheel! :confused:


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    cichlid child
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    I presume it was the head of the bolt that you broke - not the wheel! :confused:
    sorry yes it was the head of the bolt


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    Wishbone Ash
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    Can the other 3/4 bolts be fitted normally?


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    sesswhat
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    A Tyre fitter may be able to sort you out as it's something that happens them from time to time.


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    cichlid child
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Can the other 3/4 bolts be fitted normally?

    yes it,s only the one that broke but i assume it would be dangerous to drive with just the orther 3 so no way would i chance it.A tyre fitter cheers i think there is one of them in fairview.


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    Wishbone Ash
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    cichlid child wrote: »
    yes it,s only the one that broke but i assume it would be dangerous to drive with just the orther 3 so no way would i chance it.A tyre fitter cheers i think there is one of them in fairview.
    I probably get crucified for saying this but the other 3 should be enough if you take it easy and live reasonably close to a tyre fitters.


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    cichlid child
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    cheers lads


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    Gurgle
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    cichlid child wrote: »
    i was thighting one of the wheel nuts the steel bolt snapped and i was left with a nut and the snapped bar inside it
    You will need a HSS drill bit, an 'Easy-out' and a drill.

    3 minute job, it would be a shame to pay a garage €60 for pretending it was a big deal.


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    milltown
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    OP will still need a new stud and nut, or so it seems from "i was left with a nut and the snapped bar inside it". Difficulty of this job depends on whether it's a drum or disc brake. The broken stud will need to be hammered out the back of the drum or disc and the new one pressed in.

    It's not a big deal but nor would I consider €60 to be a rip off price for it.


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    cichlid child
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭cichlid child


    Thanks everybody for your help i got it sorted today 50 euro not to bad i tought it would cost alot more


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