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Old May 9, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='279896' date='May 9 2006, 09:25 AM
Wanna bet?
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Having just changed a flat a few days ago, CVT is right. It took me a good 10 minutes of kicking to finally loosen the wheel. I was on the verge of calling Roadside Assistance when it finally gave way. It's a bitch to get off, believe me!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='279896' date='May 9 2006, 05:25 PM
Wanna bet?
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I could bet on this!

Overhere we have to change wheels in the fall and spring.

If you tighten the bolts to momentum (but not more) they
will open everytime needed and the wheel will come off with
some light violence.

Do not kick it first with what you have but shake it and then...
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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I had the same problems with my other BMW e46. Alittle WD40 around the hub, fixed the problem
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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If the lubricant gets on the stud, you can easily overtighten (or risk easy loosening) of the nuts. If you have ever played around with a torque wrench, you will know this to be true, even though common sense should be good enough for most.

Don't use wd40 or anything else that will easily get onto the threads of the studs.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kscarrol' post='279907' date='May 9 2006, 03:54 PM
Having just changed a flat a few days ago, CVT is right. It took me a good 10 minutes of kicking to finally loosen the wheel. I was on the verge of calling Roadside Assistance when it finally gave way. It's a bitch to get off, believe me!

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