Re: Remedy for a sheared lug bolt

[Larry Adres <vwnut@yahoo.com>]

This happened to me at an autocross as I was changing
over to my race tires. I ended up taking off the
caliper and disk and luckily the piece left in the hub
was loose enough to take off by hand. 

Good luck,
Larry

--- Joshua Strait <joshua13s@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Today, as I was tightening my lug bolts one decided
> to break off.  In the 
> process I bounced my face off the car and split open
> my chin.  Pretty 
> stoopid huh?  Anyway, what is the best way to fix
> this?  Should I find 
> another hub (anyone have a spare), or should I take
> mine to a machine shop 
> and have them drill and re-tap?  Plus, is it ok to
> drive a little while on 
> three lug bolts?
> 
> Thanks for any pointers
> 
> Josh Strait
> 1988 Scirocco 16v (black)
> 
> 
>
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