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Andy
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by Andy Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:14 pm
Anybody got any tips for removing the steering wheel once the nut has been removed?
Alec
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by Alec Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:52 pm
hello Andy,
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by jojax64 Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:06 pm
Hi Andy,
I gave mine a clout with a rubber hammer and it came off no probs. Please remember to leave the big centre nut on a few threads before applying said clout, or you might just get a smack in the puss when it flies off!
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Peetee
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by Peetee Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:01 pm
For gods sake don't hit it with a 'hammer'. Use a rubber mallet. A metal object could easily crack the wheel. there would be no harm in using a release agent like Plusgas. I'm a great believer in the stuff.
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Judge
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by Judge Wed Apr 05, 2006 4:19 pm
Andy wrote: Anybody got any tips for removing the steering wheel once the nut has been removed?
6. Perceverance
7. Sweat
8. Tears
9. ****!!!!!!!!******
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by bmcecosse Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:34 pm
Loosen the nut and drive the car - it will be sure to come off!
Cam
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by Cam Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:54 pm
Judge wrote: 6. Perceverance
7. Sweat
8. Tears
9. ****!!!!!!!!******
Actually, I find that it usually works just after point 9. It makes sure that it has broken your spirit and got you past the tears stage though.
Tris
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by Tris Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:03 pm
why can't these things be easy?
Cam
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by Cam Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:12 pm
Where's the fun in that?
Tris
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by Tris Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:22 pm
OK valid point
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by minor_hickup Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:24 pm
I usually find you struggle fo hours, break down in tears give up on life and as you're tying the noose to the rafters in the garage have a brainwave and its a piece of cake now that you're doing it right.
Tris
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by Tris Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:26 pm
Ive found that bits you want to get off refuse to come off... those you want to stay on fall off!
Peetee
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by Peetee Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:58 am
If you can't take the wheel off the car, have you tried taking the car off the wheel?[/quote]
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