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hub cap bolts broke

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by ColumbiaBoB, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. Dec 17, 2011 #1
    ColumbiaBoB

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    hi, well this morning i was going to replace front wheel hub caps but couple of bolts broke ;( . I drove some and there is no oil leak out of it for now. How screwed am I? Is it possible just to replace the part that hub cap attaches to? How much is it? Thx
     

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  3. Dec 17, 2011 #2
    bender

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    Remove the hubcap.
    Apply heat with a torch then allow to cool.
    Spray heavily with rust buster.
    Center punch the broken bolts.
    Drill the bolt out with a left hand drill bit with a reversible drill.
    The bolts will thread out while you are drilling.
     
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  4. Dec 17, 2011 #3
    Prairie Boy

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    :biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523:


    Oh...you are serious aren't you? :biggrin_2552::biggrin_2552::biggrin_2552::biggrin_2552:

    Actually, just drill it out with a drill bit. They all turn right I think. And when drilled, go back in the hole with an easy out which turns left and "VOILA". all done.
     
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  5. Dec 17, 2011 #4
    bender

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    Actually, the results of that method goes like this: Just drill it out and remove with easy out and "VIOLA" broken off hardened easy out in hole in bolt. Now what?
     
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  7. Dec 17, 2011 #5
    Superhauler

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    right- steel bolt in alum. hub need a little heat from fire wrench then easyout or left hand drill bit.
     
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  8. Dec 17, 2011 #6
    bender

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    Yep, by the time you heat that rust and corrosion, give it a good shot of rust buster, then hit the bolt a good one with the center punch, the left handed drill bit backs it right out and the threads are still perfect.
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2011 #7
    Infrared61ranger

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    there is no oil leak cause you had no oil in the hub and had you drove too far you would have lost a wheel. dont do mechanic work stick to driving no offense:biggrin_25510:
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2011 #8
    OutLawRadio

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    :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559:
    getting pretty scary to whom they issue CDL's
     
    OutLawRadio, Dec 18, 2011
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