Re: 3 Lugs

[Rich Deede <rdeed@udel.edu>]

I have after market wheels and it is the stud that is stripped, I believe
that the hub is ok but if the hub is stripped is it possible to run a tap
through to fix it?




Rich Deede
University Of Delaware (Communications)
1987 Scirocco 16v

"Think about how dumb the average person is, and then remember that half
the population is EVEN stupider!"....George Carlin
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On Mon, 19 Oct 1998, I.Mannix wrote:

> At 10:45 AM 10/19/98 -0400, Rich Deede wrote:
> >How unsafe would it be to drive with only 3 lugs on of my tires?  I ask
> >because One of my lugs is stripped and I won't be able to get a new one
> >till friday.  But I nee to drive a bit before then, but i don't want my
> >wheel falling off AGAIN while driving.  TIA.
> 
> If the other three are torqued, chances are, it won't fall off.  Whats
> stripped?  The hole?  Front or rear?  If it is a bolt, go to the autoparts
> store and get one.  If it is a hole with stripped threads, get a tap and
> run it through - that might fix everything.  If it is the front hub, well,
> replacing a front hub is a bit of a PITA.  
> 
> Obviously, don't drive like a moron with 3 bolts, check their torque
> often(I use 85ft/lbs on mine) - get a t-wrench, too, so you know they're
> right.  I'd not think it a good idea to drive very far on 3 bolts, but
> OTOH, I've seen many people do it for a long time.  Is it the hole or bolt
> that is stripped?  This is the result of your wheel falling off, making it
> the front wheel, correct?  If so, you'll have to replace the hub - if it is
> just a bolt that is stripped, get to a junkyard or parts store and get one
> to put in.  You might be able to tap the hub & not have to replace it.
> Good luck!
> 
> 
> I.Mannix
> 

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