simoniz
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Ok geru's of the forum cometh forth and help me.......
Having attempted removal and replacement of the from N/S hub unit 3 of the 4 bolts removed ok but then the forth clearly not in the festive mood and refused to budge,worst still head of the bolt has rounded 
Question is : the bolt has a long thread which suggests that it not only passes through the hub unit to secure hub unit to leg of the suspension but is threaded through the leg also - need confirmation as if tough tatics will be required to remove need to understand what I am up against !
Help appreciated .....
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 29th Dec 2010 8:05 pm |
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Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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bolt only secures in the hub passes thrue the leg
better start puting new disk on ur angle grinder if the had is already rounded 
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| 29th Dec 2010 8:09 pm |
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disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
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Cut off the head with a angle grinder to release the hub, then try drilling a hole in the centre of the remaining 'stub' applying some heat (not TOO much) then use a stud extractor, or dill out to almost teh same size, and re-tap the thread Never get mad - get even !!
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| 29th Dec 2010 8:31 pm |
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Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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if u r going to replace the hub rather cut the bolt thrue the hub on autside (better safer acces)
bolt will come off hub as well
couse ur fittinf new hub no need to retap (just a new bolt)
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| 29th Dec 2010 8:40 pm |
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DaveT
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Try one of those sockets that grips the flat of the bolt head?
(was it LRO a couple of months ago that reviewed them??)
'scuse the length of the link .. I havent learnt how to edit them 
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| 29th Dec 2010 9:35 pm |
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loftylowe
Member Since: 23 Nov 2010
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yeah the bolt only screws in to the hub and not the leg too.just cut the head off and release the hub. new hub and new bolt.
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| 30th Dec 2010 1:34 pm |
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simoniz
Member Since: 28 Oct 2007
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Well that was fun - NOT !!!!!
Got a 15mm hex socket on the bolt head flats,thanks DaveT for the recommendation, couple of turns was looking good then snap ! Bolt sheared  However saved cutting the head off . With bolt snapped off started tapping the hub unit to release along the driveshaft , not shifting. Hit it harder but still no movement so numpty neighbor decides to show me how it's done and belts it and the driveshaft gaiter into the bargain-end result no movement but a mullered gaiter . Invited him to leave and go back to his ford Mondeo tin box and  that up instead !.
Caution and sublety restored persuaded the unit out of the suspension leg but then found the unit is stuck on the shaft and ain't moving . With the help of the daughters partner who is technician at BAE slowly gets the offending part off,took nearly 2 hours to shift it !. New unit albeit now with 3 functioning bolts fitted in 10 mins ......
New bolt to complete the set from LR stealers 2 mrw,job done just need to replace that mullered now leaking heavily gaiter no thanks to Mondeo man
Thanks for everyones responses - much appreciated
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| 30th Dec 2010 8:41 pm |
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Adigorn
Member Since: 14 Mar 2010
Location: Birmingham
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FoMoCo is not Land Rover owner any more keep mondeo drivers away from D3s 15m radius
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| 30th Dec 2010 9:06 pm |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
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As a short term solution to the gaiter issue Halfords sell a split gaiter that you glue together around the joint with Superglue.
I've used them in the past with lots of success, and currently have one on the drivers side front of the D3.
I put it on as a short term solution a couple of months ago as LR spares departments don't open at the weekend.
Despite buying a replacement LR part I've not got around to fitting it yet, and the Halfords one is holding up despite the freezing temps etc.
When I replaced my front hub I was lucky to have spare bolts in the garage with the correct thread that I could screw in and clout with a hammer from behind to slowly work the hub out of the leg.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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| 30th Dec 2010 9:16 pm |
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simoniz
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Nasher ....
that's what I am gonna have to do if I am going to meet the MOT deadline.
Fingers crossed should go ok,any tips on cutting to size,gluing and fitting ?
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| 30th Dec 2010 9:40 pm |
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The Large One
Member Since: 20 Apr 2007
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Where's the bolts i sent you ?? TLO has left the building.......
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| 30th Dec 2010 10:14 pm |
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Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
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simoniz wrote:Nasher ....
that's what I am gonna have to do if I am going to meet the MOT deadline.
Fingers crossed should go ok,any tips on cutting to size,gluing and fitting ?
The main thing is to keep everything really clean and only attempt to glue about an inch at a time before holding it together. If any grease or muck gets in the joint before gluing it won't stick properly.
To keep the old grease etc off the gaiter whilst you wrap it around the shaft and are gluing it, it's best to wrap the shaft and joint with clean rags or kitchen roll.
The small end is the first to glue, and the hardest, as it needs to be stretched around the shaft and held in position.
The other thing is to make sure you are in a comfy position, as you'll be holding each section together for 10 secs whilst staying still, and you'll be doing about 6 - 8 sections.
I had a Subaru Legacy GTB that I used them on, and did a front one laying on my back in the gutter with one wheel up on the curb whilst on holiday in Devon. One of those on the front did over 50K miles and was still OK when I sold the car.
Good luck.
Nasher. Heaven doesn't want me, and hell is afraid I'll take over.
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| 30th Dec 2010 10:30 pm |
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simoniz
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Nick
Bolts you sent are still stuck in transit somewhere I guess as nothing arrived ......
Nasher
Thanks for the advice - appreciated fella.
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| 30th Dec 2010 11:29 pm |
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