dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was changing my wheel the other day and one of the studs snapped on my front driver side wheel, the other 3 are secure but I now have a stud missing. How much am I looking at if I want to get this sorted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff36 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was changing my wheel the other day and one of the studs snapped on my front driver side wheel, the other 3 are secure but I now have a stud missing. How much am I looking at if I want to get this sorted? This would depend on whether the studs are welded into the wheel hub or if they are just threaded. If they are just threaded it would be a case of drilling into whats left of they stud and removing it with an extractor, a replacement stud could then be fitted or worse case would be drill and tap a new thread. If it is welded then I would suggest fitting a new hub, you would need to remove the brake assembley ie caliper and disk, then remove the large nut which holds the hub onto the drive shaft. Using an extractor you should be able to pull the hub off the drive shaft. Fitting a new hub is the reverse of removal, but I would suggest that you fit a new wheel bearing whilst it is in pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I was changing my wheel the other day and one of the studs snapped on my front driver side wheel, the other 3 are secure but I now have a stud missing. How much am I looking at if I want to get this sorted? This would depend on whether the studs are welded into the wheel hub or if they are just threaded. If they are just threaded it would be a case of drilling into whats left of they stud and removing it with an extractor, a replacement stud could then be fitted or worse case would be drill and tap a new thread. If it is welded then I would suggest fitting a new hub, you would need to remove the brake assembley ie caliper and disk, then remove the large nut which holds the hub onto the drive shaft. Using an extractor you should be able to pull the hub off the drive shaft. Fitting a new hub is the reverse of removal, but I would suggest that you fit a new wheel bearing whilst it is in pieces. How much am I looking for both scenarios? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBF Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 get two bolts the right size for the thread. put one on a good thread and the second on the same thread, they will lock together. then undo the first bolt this should then undo the stud if its do-able. id guess 8 times out of ten it will be. then get a stud extractor at machine mart/mates drill a 6mm hole for the extractor in the broken stud and put that in the hole you should then be able to remove the busted stud and replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 if you were to give make and model of said motor then more specific advice may be more forthcoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Nissan Almera 1.4 W(2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettaman1 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 As TP has said it depends on the model, quite a few have studs (splined ) which are driven in from the back of the hub, in which case you only have to drive out the broken part and insert the new one,( using a large socket and washer to pull the replacement into the splines) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 sorry have not got a clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayward Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 tbh its more trouble than its worth to mess about pulling studs etc ya can get a used part for not mutch $$$ from this guy 01274 494959 or 07817 879942 hes is breaking a few ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Easy peasey. knock out the old stud with simular sized stud and replace the stud with a new one. Sundodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Dazzy, put a well taken photo up of the hub with the wheel removed and I will talk you through it. Or e-mail it to me. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Easy peasey. knock out the old stud with simular sized stud and replace the stud with a new one. Sundodger Not so easy for someone who hasnt got a ******* clue about car parts, lol. Have you got more of a guide on how to do this? where would i get a new stud from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Dazzy, put a well taken photo up of the hub with the wheel removed and I will talk you through it. Or e-mail it to me. LB Ill get the wheel off tomorrow after work and take a picture. If it is possible to do this myself, what parts am i going to require? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hmm just found this guide...seems ok, i think i might be able to get away with doing it myself... Only problem is how hard is it going to be getting the old stud out and the new one in? http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl985g.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff36 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Ill get the wheel off tomorrow after work and take a picture. If it is possible to do this myself, what parts am i going to require? Dazzyboi I'm not being funny but from your post's you are not really mechanically minded, to complete this task you will need a fair amount of tools and if you do not have them you may well spend more on getting them than it would cost for a reasonably priced mechanic to complete the work. My advice is that if you are not going to do jobs of this nature on a regular basis then do not waste your money and time doing the job yourself. Car manufacturers have started using non "off the shelf" size torx/allen bolt sizes which will lead you into buying tools that you may never require again. If it is a splined shaft on the stud I would think that 30 to 60 pounds would put it right in the hands of a competent & fair mechanic, I can't see it taking more than 1 hour to correct. Please do not take offence to this email as I do not know you, I am a time served fitter and in my tool box I have tools that I will never use again because I thought I could save a few quid. Good luck! Regards Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzyboi Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Ill get the wheel off tomorrow after work and take a picture. If it is possible to do this myself, what parts am i going to require? Dazzyboi I'm not being funny but from your post's you are not really mechanically minded, to complete this task you will need a fair amount of tools and if you do not have them you may well spend more on getting them than it would cost for a reasonably priced mechanic to complete the work. My advice is that if you are not going to do jobs of this nature on a regular basis then do not waste your money and time doing the job yourself. Car manufacturers have started using non "off the shelf" size torx/allen bolt sizes which will lead you into buying tools that you may never require again. If it is a splined shaft on the stud I would think that 30 to 60 pounds would put it right in the hands of a competent & fair mechanic, I can't see it taking more than 1 hour to correct. Please do not take offence to this email as I do not know you, I am a time served fitter and in my tool box I have tools that I will never use again because I thought I could save a few quid. Good luck! Regards Griff I know what your saying, I have plenty of tools, if i havn't got the correct tool then the likelyhood of me being able to get hold of one "To borrow" is very likely. It's not a job I am going to attempt solo, my dad is going to lend a hand to build, I trust him as in the past he bought a run down MG BGT and done it up. If I can get out of paying £100 i would prefer that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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