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« on: 27 October 2006, 16:42:38 »
Had a knock at the door about an hour ago.
Neighbour informed me I've got a flat tyre, great!  [smiley=sad.gif]
Could I crack the wheel bolts? Could I ****, managed to bend the bar & scratch the wheel when it flew off!
Called the AA & got them to change it (pretty good was here in 20mins).

Some heavy handed mechanic last had the wheel off (my brother!) wait til I see him next!
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Re: Flat
« Reply #1 on: 27 October 2006, 17:04:20 »
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Had a knock at the door about an hour ago.
Neighbour informed me I've got a flat tyre, great!  [smiley=sad.gif]
Could I crack the wheel bolts? Could I ****, managed to bend the bar & scratch the wheel when it flew off!
Called the AA & got them to change it (pretty good was here in 20mins).

Some heavy handed mechanic last had the wheel off (my brother!) wait til I see him next!

Know what you mean Bo, I had a blow out on the M1 going to Alton Towers with a car load of kids a couple years ago. Couldn't shift any of the wheel nuts with the useless wheel brace supplied with the car (and it's no fun trying to do it on the hard shoulder!!). Had to call the AA who were there in about half an hour, and he had a hell of a job getting them off too. Then, guess what.....the bloody spare was not only flat but also knackered! ( Eventually managed to limp to the nearest exit and found a tyre centre. Not a good experience!! >:(
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Re: Flat
« Reply #2 on: 27 October 2006, 17:10:59 »
That sucks.  I believe in torquing wheels.  

A friend of mine has center-locks.  You can't do those on anything but pavement or the wheel spins, and you should see the size of the torque wrench!  :o
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Re: Flat
« Reply #3 on: 27 October 2006, 17:15:54 »
What did you call AA for? Thought he would be busy playing golf :D
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Re: Flat
« Reply #4 on: 27 October 2006, 17:19:39 »
yep i have this problem right now on front wheel of my breaker

Ive ripped apart two 17mm sockets albeit cheapos - very reluctant to use my nw sealeys  ::)

Just bought an individual socket from halfords to go with my 2 foot long breaker bar and it still wont budge!!!

tried freezing, tried heating, tried swearing at it and looking mighty cross and stern, and i am not in the aa :-/
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Re: Flat
« Reply #5 on: 27 October 2006, 17:23:24 »
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What did you call AA for? Thought he would be busy playing golf :D

 [smiley=lolk.gif] ;D ;D ;D

Nice one Doug :y
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« Reply #6 on: 27 October 2006, 17:29:11 »
That was brilliant! AA - golf. yep. sounds very funny to me.  ;D Anyway, did he mind?
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« Reply #7 on: 27 October 2006, 17:47:22 »
I have hidden talents....... ::)
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« Reply #8 on: 27 October 2006, 17:49:48 »
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I have hidden talents....... ::)

You mean you dress-up at night in yellow hi-viz and go about changing people's flat tyres?  :o




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« Reply #9 on: 27 October 2006, 17:51:31 »
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You mean you dress-up at night in yellow hi-viz and go about changing people's flat tyres?  :o





Where's the tyre?
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Re: Flat
« Reply #10 on: 27 October 2006, 17:55:36 »
Markiec,
            nip down to your local friendy tyre place and see if they can shock them off with the impact wrench air gun. The pulsing action should break the seal and not your sockets  ;)

Cheers Jim
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« Reply #11 on: 27 October 2006, 18:49:51 »
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I have hidden talents....... ::)

You mean you dress-up at night in yellow hi-viz and go about changing people's flat tyres?  :o





Where's the tyre?
It's in my boot now  :(
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Re: Flat
« Reply #12 on: 27 October 2006, 18:55:54 »
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Markiec,
            nip down to your local friendy tyre place and see if they can shock them off with the impact wrench air gun. The pulsing action should break the seal and not your sockets  ;)

Cheers Jim



errr the Problem is its the breaker in my garage - its missing panels and an interior and half an engine  ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 27 October 2006, 19:54:00 »
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Had a knock at the door about an hour ago.
Neighbour informed me I've got a flat tyre, great!  [smiley=sad.gif]
Could I crack the wheel bolts? Could I ****, managed to bend the bar & scratch the wheel when it flew off!
Called the AA & got them to change it (pretty good was here in 20mins).

Some heavy handed mechanic last had the wheel off (my brother!) wait til I see him next!

Know what you mean Bo, I had a blow out on the M1 going to Alton Towers with a car load of kids a couple years ago. Couldn't shift any of the wheel nuts with the useless wheel brace supplied with the car (and it's no fun trying to do it on the hard shoulder!!). Had to call the AA who were there in about half an hour, and he had a hell of a job getting them off too. Then, guess what.....the bloody spare was not only flat but also knackered! ( Eventually managed to limp to the nearest exit and found a tyre centre. Not a good experience!! >:(

Knackered spare. Tut tut Bob. :o
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Re: Flat
« Reply #14 on: 27 October 2006, 20:12:49 »
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Markiec,
            nip down to your local friendy tyre place and see if they can shock them off with the impact wrench air gun. The pulsing action should break the seal and not your sockets  ;)

Cheers Jim



errr the Problem is its the breaker in my garage - its missing panels and an interior and half an engine  ;D

oops, that makes things slightly harder then  ;D

cheers Jim
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