S2 spline key required (fairly urgent)

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:22 pm

Getting the sheared bolt out should be easy enough its getting the nut off thats going to be the problem.

jj · Post by jj » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:24 pm

kenny wrote:Getting the sheared bolt out should be easy enough its getting the nut off thats going to be the problem.

Im lost - the wheel is on with bolts. One bolt wont move - and there is now a bit of tool in the bolt?

I`d take it back to drivers and get them to sort it out. Their fault, end of.

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:26 pm

They didnt want to touch it. Thats not a big hassle though, it will drill out no bother.

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:27 pm

kenny wrote:They didnt want to touch it. Thats not a big hassle though, it will drill out no bother.

If you want to get hold of a drill bit, you are welcome to use my drill etc

mac · Post by **mac** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:29 pm

The broken spline bit will fly out at some point - lets just hope not hitting someone as it egresses at speed.

Drilling out a complete wheel bolt will be a complete bitch - Perhaps getting one machined out of hi tensile material would be a better option?

Mac

steve_weegie · Post by **steve_weegie** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:38 pm

Kenny, I've got a tube of copaslip for when you put the wheel back on if you like

An impact driver & a new spline key might shift it if is in good enough condition after the drilling, but at the risk of destroying another spline key...

jj · Post by jj » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:41 pm

Here is the post on Pistonheads

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... 0&t=396034

I would offer you my spline key but its pretty chewed up (one of the reasons I went for the new bolts like yourself)

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:47 pm

Cheers I'll have a read of that later.

PM'ed Stu to see if he can make one out of high grade steel.

Phoned Geary and replacement nuts will be here tomorrow. Could have one more go with your key if you think it will work

Tyre will be fine for a few days, just keep having to check it but would rather get it sorted asap before the tyre becomes non repairable.

jj · Post by jj » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:51 pm

kenny wrote: Could have one more go with your key if you think it will work

No probs, maybe with a bit of scaffold bar or something long it might come off? I`ll bring it with me when you get an appointment at domsport.

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:53 pm

How does tomorrow suit? Assuming you guys have nothing better to do on a Friday night than fiddle with my nuts?

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:08 pm

kenny wrote:How does tomorrow suit? Assuming you guys have nothing better to do on a Friday night than fiddle with my nuts?

I think fri should be okay. I'll let you know asap if not.

Post by **simon** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:16 pm

It's unlikely to come off if you've sheared one, using more leverage wont make the slightest difference either if you're snapping the spline tool (you'll just find it easier to snap

). If you shear another one, give up and drill it out. It'll take ages and make sure you have plenty drill bits!

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:23 pm

We used to have cobalt drill bits at work which will go through most things much better that HSS. I can look to see if I have any in my tool box.

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:47 pm

That would be great mate otherwise I have to let Dom at it with a grinder

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:15 pm

kenny wrote:That would be great mate otherwise I have to let Dom at it with a grinder

Not sure if even my grinding skills could get at it