Removal of snapped 108 rimbolts the mr wilks way

mr wilks

Lifer
 Lancashire
Not had a set for a while so no pics taken previously but i have been asked htf do you get them out once snapped :evil:
I know there are members who have 108s either part split or with bolts to remove so hope this helps . its not exactly high tech but it is pi55 easy :oops: .

I bought a set last week & out of the 80 bolts i had 2 snappers :cry: well here's how to remove them in under a minute
You need a small grinder , selection of small sockets & a hammer :oops:

Step 1 is to grind 2 flat sides on the protruding bolt
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Step 2 is drive onto the bolt a smaller socket

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Step 3 extract the bolt

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markplant said:
That's a grubby wheel, an you've posted it in e89 discussion :-o :-o


Whoooops :cry: just scrolled down to "How to's" & didn't check the heading , sorry Gary :oops: genuine mistake
Yes a very tatty set indeed , although ive had worse :cry: lets see how they turn out after a blast & powdercoat
 
Instead of hammering a socket onto the bolt after you have 2 flats on it you could grip the flats with mole grips and then put a bar between the teeth and turn them out that way.
Seen this done with disk bolts on bike wheels but same thing.
 
Good,Technique Mr Wilks. :thumbsup:

Are the replacement bolts expensive to buy individually - or do you have to buy a full set ?
 
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