Important! : Saxo rear wheel bolts wont tighten

[ImElliot]

I have 2 bolts on my rear drivers side that wont tighten, Think they're threaded..?

On a roundabout i went over a bump and i felt the car jump to the side like the back end came out, I checked the wheel and i had two bolts loose and they wont tighten they go a little tight then really slack again i've tried different bolts.

I know there is another post on here i have came across it before (didn't read it) but i cant seem to find it

So what am i looking at getting is it a rear hub or drum and what causes this to happen?

Saxo 1.1 2002

[jbrady72]

Originally Posted by ImElliot

I have 2 bolts on my rear drivers side that wont tighten, Think they're threaded..?

On a roundabout i went over a bump and i felt the car jump to the side like the back end came out, I checked the wheel and i had two bolts loose and they wont tighten they go a little tight then really slack again i've tried different bolts.

I know there is another post on here i have came across it before (didn't read it) but i cant seem to find it

So what am i looking at getting is it a rear hub or drum and what causes this to happen?

Saxo 1.1 2002

It could be the bolts or the holes on the hub itself but if you have tried other bolts and its still the same then its obviously the hub, so yeah a new hub would solve it. Or you could get a tap and die set and re-thread it and see if that works?

[ImElliot]

Originally Posted by jbrady72

It could be the bolts or the holes on the hub itself but if you have tried other bolts and its still the same then its obviously the hub, so yeah a new hub would solve it. Or you could get a tap and die set and re-thread it and see if that works?

I've tried other bolts still dont go in and the bolts go in fine without the Alloy :/

[Gabbastard]

The threads are pumped, get a helicoil or similar into them.

[ImElliot]

Originally Posted by Gabbastard

The threads are pumped, get a helicoil or similar into them.

Was thinking of getting a new one less hassle

[Gabbastard]

Originally Posted by ImElliot

Was thinking of getting a new one less hassle

Its way easier to put in two helicoils than pulling the old hub and bearing and then replacing with new items.

[ImElliot]

Originally Posted by Gabbastard

Its way easier to put in two helicoils than pulling the old hub and bearing and then replacing with new items.

Good point. never really heard of this, is it something i can do myself or am i best to go to a garage

[Gabbastard]

Originally Posted by ImElliot

Good point. never really heard of this, is it something i can do myself or am i best to go to a garage

It is fairly easy to diy, but a good machine shop or garage really shouldnt charge a lot to do.

[ImElliot]

Originally Posted by Gabbastard

It is fairly easy to diy, but a good machine shop or garage really shouldnt charge a lot to do.

Thanks