Was yours not a torx head then?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:38 pmJust for reference, an 8mm flex head ratchet spanner is the PERFECT tool for this job, easily gets to both bolts. Done in 5 mins..bladeowner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:38 pmI already had tried the drill and grease method but moving the ring is the cure in my book. As John says it's trial and error. I tried 5mm at first on mine but it wasn't enough and so I went a bit more around 8-9mm. You can see which way to move it from the scratches on mine below:john-e89 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:43 pm
Scratch a marker between the ring and the motor housing Mike, then you’ll know where the ring sits from the factory. It’ll only turn approx 10mm clockwise IIRC, but approx 3/4 way round anti clockwise. Turn it clockwise, you only need approx 3mm, any more it’ll be too loose, but it’s a bit trial and error, I’ve heard people turning them 10-15mm but that’s extreme I think, try 3mm and go for a run. I think it’s the crown and pinion gears tightening as they get warm from the foot heater, mine was very bad, but only after about an hour with the blower on. Let us know how you get on Ok.
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Yes, they are E10 male torx, which are obviously six sided and just happen to be 7.86mm across, so the spanner fits perfectly!bladeowner wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:16 pmWas yours not a torx head then?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:38 pmJust for reference, an 8mm flex head ratchet spanner is the PERFECT tool for this job, easily gets to both bolts. Done in 5 mins..bladeowner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:38 pm
I already had tried the drill and grease method but moving the ring is the cure in my book. As John says it's trial and error. I tried 5mm at first on mine but it wasn't enough and so I went a bit more around 8-9mm. You can see which way to move it from the scratches on mine below:
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Great tip! Hopefully I won't have to adjust mine again.
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I've got a set of torx sockets but for that sort of job a cheap set of torx ring spanners from fleabay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siegen-by-Sea ... Swu4BV1fAi
doesn't add much to the job and might get you out of trouble once in a while. But.... if I can have a quick rant why use so many different 'spanner systems' on a car. Just done the DMF on a ford and need four different sets of socket/spanner drives. Gerrr....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siegen-by-Sea ... Swu4BV1fAi
doesn't add much to the job and might get you out of trouble once in a while. But.... if I can have a quick rant why use so many different 'spanner systems' on a car. Just done the DMF on a ford and need four different sets of socket/spanner drives. Gerrr....
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No good for this job, not enough swing room to use them, only a flex head ratchet spanner would fit. I have a similar set of E-torx spanners which are slimmer than those in your link and they wouldn't work as not ratchet headed.Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:56 am I've got a set of torx sockets but for that sort of job a cheap set of torx ring spanners from fleabay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siegen-by-Sea ... Swu4BV1fAi
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Hi hi, hi ho, it's off for a refurb we go....
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I bought these and managed to get them undone but I could just have been lucky that there was enough angle to undo. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/4-PC-Professio ... 4097.l9055Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:31 amNo good for this job, not enough swing room to use them, only a flex head ratchet spanner would fit. I have a similar set of E-torx spanners which are slimmer than those in your link and they wouldn't work as not ratchet headed.Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:56 am I've got a set of torx sockets but for that sort of job a cheap set of torx ring spanners from fleabay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siegen-by-Sea ... Swu4BV1fAi
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When I had a restock of tools (thanks to some passing Pikies and Aviva) I got metric combination spanners each in three length sizes. Gets me into most spaces or applies enough torque. Can't get on with the idea of 'obstruction spanners' though - have found a socket on the end of a square drive flexible shaft screw driver can be a life saver even if you have to gaffer tape all the socket; drive converters and shaft together!Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 8:31 amNo good for this job, not enough swing room to use them, only a flex head ratchet spanner would fit. I have a similar set of E-torx spanners which are slimmer than those in your link and they wouldn't work as not ratchet headed.Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:56 am I've got a set of torx sockets but for that sort of job a cheap set of torx ring spanners from fleabay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Siegen-by-Sea ... Swu4BV1fAi
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But the question is did it fix the problem?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:38 pmJust for reference, an 8mm flex head ratchet spanner is the PERFECT tool for this job, easily gets to both bolts. Done in 5 mins..bladeowner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:38 pmI already had tried the drill and grease method but moving the ring is the cure in my book. As John says it's trial and error. I tried 5mm at first on mine but it wasn't enough and so I went a bit more around 8-9mm. You can see which way to move it from the scratches on mine below:john-e89 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:43 pm
Scratch a marker between the ring and the motor housing Mike, then you’ll know where the ring sits from the factory. It’ll only turn approx 10mm clockwise IIRC, but approx 3/4 way round anti clockwise. Turn it clockwise, you only need approx 3mm, any more it’ll be too loose, but it’s a bit trial and error, I’ve heard people turning them 10-15mm but that’s extreme I think, try 3mm and go for a run. I think it’s the crown and pinion gears tightening as they get warm from the foot heater, mine was very bad, but only after about an hour with the blower on. Let us know how you get on Ok.
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YES!adam1985 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:11 amBut the question is did it fix the problem?Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2017 5:38 pmJust for reference, an 8mm flex head ratchet spanner is the PERFECT tool for this job, easily gets to both bolts. Done in 5 mins..bladeowner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:38 pm
I already had tried the drill and grease method but moving the ring is the cure in my book. As John says it's trial and error. I tried 5mm at first on mine but it wasn't enough and so I went a bit more around 8-9mm. You can see which way to move it from the scratches on mine below:
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20171022_173436.jpg
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Not refurbing with tyres on are you Mike
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Nah - theyre in at Tillings with Sam
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Getting old Bridgestone runflats off can be a proper bitch , , be better with centres bolted in
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