Try the "dry ice on the shaft" trick I suggested a couple of days ago. To
make it even more effective, you can heat the hub up before you use the dry
ice. :)
~alan
'71B
Reply to:
Alan Lott
GTA, Auburn Univeristy
Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education
My Office- (334) 844-2092
Department- (334) 844-5943
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Edwin Vaughan
Sent: Monday, July 12, 1999 8:15 AM
To: 'MG NUTS'
Subject: Steering wheel removal
Hello Guys and Gals,
Well I've done almost everything possible to remove my steering wheel but
it still will not come off (yes, I have loosened the nut). Here's what
I've done:
1. Beat the back of it at the 9 and 3 position with
my hands.
B. Beat it at the same points with a mallet (which broke)
and hammers
IV. Soaked it in penetrating oil (WD-40) overnight, then
beat it some more.
e. Poured boiling water over it
5. Used a puller, still to no avail
6. Gave it a thourough cussin'
I am about to give up! I will take it to a shop and see what parts of my
interior they can break while attempting to remove the wheel and then I
will take the steering column out and replace it all. Before taking this
drastic step, Is there anything I have missed or could try?
Edwin "hacksaw in hand" Vaughan
'77 B
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