jrdn7
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Went to move the car this morning & found that the back passenger wheel has seized solid. I need help fast as it's in the way and there's a lorryload of bricks coming up & there's a good chance the car will get hit where it is.
Handbrake isn't seized as I left it off & in gear cause the handbrake has been sticking. It was running fine about 1 week ago, has been sitting since.
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Jed D
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wheel bearing welded itself to the stub axle possibly
and hahaha typical corsa handbrake 
[Edited on 04-04-2012 by Jed D]
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jrdn7
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Within a week? Is there any fix for that? Short of a sledge hammer?
And yes, I've been through more than I can count!
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Jed D
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you've had the wheel bearing on a week?
maybe you put it too tight? did you put a split pin in cos if not it may have tightened itself up even more
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jrdn7
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Possibly, but I couldn't tell ya for sure. How can I free it up rapidly?
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Tony M84
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Use a socket/spanner that fits?
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jrdn7
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Sorry, I wasn't thinking in that last post.  Soon as it stops pissing down I'll get cracking. Cheers lads!
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
you've had the wheel bearing on a week?
maybe you put it too tight? did you put a split pin in cos if not it may have tightened itself up even more
A split pin's to stop it coming off, not tightening more you numpty lol
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Tony M84
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If its not the wheel bearing being up too tight then give the outer casing a slap
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Pucci1
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1. lorry pulls up with bricks
2. explain to lorry driver that your car is in the way.
3. attach tow rope tell lorry driver to pull until clear
4. ?????????
5. enjoy your bricks 
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corsa-torque
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raise the rev's and Launch it, that will get it moving.. might even leave a skid mark - COOL
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jrdn7
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quote:
Originally posted by Pucci1
1. lorry pulls up with bricks
2. explain to lorry driver that your car is in the way.
3. attach tow rope tell lorry driver to pull until clear
4. ?????????
5. enjoy your bricks
If only we had that much space round the house!
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Originally posted by Tony M84
If its not the wheel bearing being up too tight then give the outer casing a slap
I might just do that mate! Now where's my hammer? 
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jrdn7
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa-torque
raise the rev's and Launch it, that will get it moving.. might even leave a skid mark - COOL
Tried, and failed. Did leave one MASSIVE skid mark tho!
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corsa-torque
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pics or it didnt happen LOL
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jrdn7
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Your our of luck cause it's dark & I'm away rallying tomorrow! I'll get a pic when I'm back, and it DID happen! haha
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Generation
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Could just be rear drum seized and full of muck?
Take wheel off, hit drum with hammer, load of old ceap probably fall out and loosen it off
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jrdn7
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quote:
Originally posted by Generation
Could just be rear drum seized and full of muck?
Take wheel off, hit drum with hammer, load of old ceap probably fall out and loosen it off
Good shout mate. Never thought of that. I had the drums off about 18 months ago and a pile of shite fell out of it. Hope this works!
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Ian
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Could be a few things, needs stripping down.
Car will move with it seized anyway, no biggie apart from the tyre wear.
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jrdn7
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Oh the cars moves alright, as the skidmark down my parents drive proves. Its just annoying as its leaving trails behind me anywhere I try & move it. I'll strip it down & see what's wrong when I'm back home.
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