Removing Spacers that seem to be stuck

BigDog · 06-21-2006, 01:07 PM

How can I remove these things? It almost seems like they bonded to the original hub...

NaTuReB0Y · 06-21-2006, 01:08 PM

WD40

HRC · 06-21-2006, 01:18 PM

Yea, what natureboy said (Although I prefer to use Brake Kleen), that and a thin flathead. Rogue spacers are really nice in this regard, they made theirs with a space to pry them out.

Danny

andrew 330i · 06-21-2006, 04:27 PM

i had to use a thin wood chisel & a hammer to remove them on cars in the past.

RichP · 06-21-2006, 04:40 PM

Not that it helps now, but put some antiseize on them before reinstalling, I always do this, after I had a spacer I needed to destroy to remove on my E46.

Note, a MAPP torch also helps remove them, hit it with some heat!

kevE90 · 06-22-2006, 03:00 PM

I hear a lot about using anti seize. Do I purchase this at any autoparts store? Do I have to be careful where it gets sprayed...I should probably spray the spacer right, then place on hub?

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RichP Major 144 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	Not that it helps now, but put some antiseize on them before reinstalling, I always do this, after I had a spacer I needed to destroy to remove on my E46. Note, a MAPP torch also helps remove them, hit it with some heat!
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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	I hear a lot about using anti seize. Do I purchase this at any autoparts store? Do I have to be careful where it gets sprayed...I should probably spray the spacer right, then place on hub?
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