F@ck my life!

Avatard · 08-16-2010, 05:34 PM

Wheel bearings.

I'm not looking to fix the fucking Hubble. Just the wheel bearings on a '91 Celica,

First, trying to get a 30mm deep socket. Craftsman doesn't have them.

Home Depot doesn't have them. Lowes doesn't have them.

Had to go to fucking PepBoys, and get a special "axle nut" socket.

Whatever. Does the thing come off? No. Just laughed at my 400 ft. lb. impact gun.

Shattered my fucking Craftsman breaker bar. Kid's returning it for a new one as we speak.

Gonna hafta cut the motherfucking nut off with on oxy/acetylene torch.

WTF? I can't catch a fucking break.

ontwo · 08-16-2010, 06:19 PM

Damn I hate those projects that run off track due to one bolt/nut, etc. Hang in there dude

smileyman · 08-16-2010, 06:39 PM

Liquid Wrench, Heat, liquid wrench, Heat...wash, rinse , repeat...

Avatard · 08-16-2010, 06:48 PM

PB Blaster soaking on it as we speak.

Don't think I'm gonna risk another breaker bar explosion, though. Socket went flying, and hit the kid in the hand last time. I'm just gonna heat the fuck out of it with the torch. Get it a good cherry red. I'll fry the fucking seals, but I already have new ones, and called Toyota for new nuts (nobody stocks them...same as on a fucking CAMRY, the best selling car in America, and NO ONE stocks them!).

Again, FML.

EDIT: GOT THE MOTHERFUCKER!

Yes, I had to torch the bitch cherry red with the oxy/acetylene, and then even with big honkin' pipe on breaker bar, it STILL was fucking insane to get off. If breaker bar #2 had let go, I probably would have put it right through the fucking fender, I was pulling on it so hard.

Need fucking nap time now, getting fucking old.

azoomm · 08-16-2010, 07:20 PM

Wow, shit dude - that sucks.

I have the same problem on the Norton. I'm putting a new clutch on it and dang but this one nut is stuck. It's been soaking in PB Blaster. I think this thing has been on since '73. And, it might be easier if there was actually a tool in existence for it - I've broken two that people are making for it, or maybe just selling for it. I think I'll just sell the bike...

101lifts2 · 08-16-2010, 09:32 PM

The picture doesn't come out. Does the axle have a portion to smatch the axle nut into a groove? Mazda had that shit.

Particle Man · 08-16-2010, 10:19 PM

It's always that ONE thing that nobody freakin' carries that breaks. Always.

Avatard · 08-16-2010, 11:44 PM

Trust me. FWD wheels bearings? Leave it to the pros.

Worst fucking job, ever.

Got the spindle off, bearing in 3 pcs. Inner race now stuck on the hub.

More fun with torch tomorrow.

FML...again.

Best part? Get to do it all over again on the driver's side.

Kill me.

Rangerscott · 08-17-2010, 12:37 AM

Hell mine needs a 50mm deep deep socket. 2" will work but I can't find one deep enough. I guess I could use someone's girlfriend's meatloaf sucker.

Avatard · 08-17-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Hell mine needs a 50mm deep deep socket. 2" will work but I can't find one deep enough. I guess I could use someone's girlfriend's meatloaf sucker.

$28

08-16-2010, 05:34 PM	#1
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	F@ck my life! Wheel bearings. I'm not looking to fix the fucking Hubble. Just the wheel bearings on a '91 Celica, First, trying to get a 30mm deep socket. Craftsman doesn't have them. Home Depot doesn't have them. Lowes doesn't have them. Had to go to fucking PepBoys, and get a special "axle nut" socket. Whatever. Does the thing come off? No. Just laughed at my 400 ft. lb. impact gun. Shattered my fucking Craftsman breaker bar. Kid's returning it for a new one as we speak. Gonna hafta cut the motherfucking nut off with on oxy/acetylene torch. WTF? I can't catch a fucking break. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-16-2010, 06:39 PM	#3
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Liquid Wrench, Heat, liquid wrench, Heat...wash, rinse , repeat... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

08-16-2010, 06:48 PM	#4
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	PB Blaster soaking on it as we speak. Don't think I'm gonna risk another breaker bar explosion, though. Socket went flying, and hit the kid in the hand last time. I'm just gonna heat the fuck out of it with the torch. Get it a good cherry red. I'll fry the fucking seals, but I already have new ones, and called Toyota for new nuts (nobody stocks them...same as on a fucking CAMRY, the best selling car in America, and NO ONE stocks them!). Again, FML. EDIT: GOT THE MOTHERFUCKER! Yes, I had to torch the bitch cherry red with the oxy/acetylene, and then even with big honkin' pipe on breaker bar, it STILL was fucking insane to get off. If breaker bar #2 had let go, I probably would have put it right through the fucking fender, I was pulling on it so hard. Need fucking nap time now, getting fucking old. __________________ Insert free thought here. Last edited by Avatard; 08-16-2010 at 07:20 PM..

08-16-2010, 07:20 PM	#5
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Wow, shit dude - that sucks. I have the same problem on the Norton. I'm putting a new clutch on it and dang but this one nut is stuck. It's been soaking in PB Blaster. I think this thing has been on since '73. And, it might be easier if there was actually a tool in existence for it - I've broken two that people are making for it, or maybe just selling for it. I think I'll just sell the bike... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-16-2010, 09:32 PM	#6
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	The picture doesn't come out. Does the axle have a portion to smatch the axle nut into a groove? Mazda had that shit. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

08-16-2010, 06:19 PM	#2
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Damn I hate those projects that run off track due to one bolt/nut, etc. Hang in there dude __________________

08-16-2010, 10:19 PM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	It's always that ONE thing that nobody freakin' carries that breaks. Always.

08-16-2010, 11:44 PM	#8
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Trust me. FWD wheels bearings? Leave it to the pros. Worst fucking job, ever. Got the spindle off, bearing in 3 pcs. Inner race now stuck on the hub. More fun with torch tomorrow. FML...again. Best part? Get to do it all over again on the driver's side. Kill me. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-17-2010, 12:37 AM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Hell mine needs a 50mm deep deep socket. 2" will work but I can't find one deep enough. I guess I could use someone's girlfriend's meatloaf sucker.