Ged Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 The front (passenger side) wheel of my T5 started to come off on a fast road, 2 months after a clutch replacement and a spell mainly on my front drive. The AA man attending made it clear that a sheared wheel nut was the result of the remaining nuts not being previously tightened, and the incident resulted in the (alloy) wheel being damaged around the fractured nut circumference (see picture). The best the garage who replaced the clutch are offering is a wheel repair but I'm concerned this won't be safe in the long term. I'd welcome some advice or maybe someone else has experience a similar situation. I'm prepared to go legal but would like a simpler less time consuming solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 That's mot an area i've seen repaired before... i think it's load would surpass any weld... So no don't except a repair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yeah i think i'd chuck that in the bin!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yeah IMO I would not want that repaired as I'd imagine doing the nuts/bolts up will weaken it after a while. If the garage were at fault then I'd be seeking a replacement or money for one. Even a used one would be better than a repair. Welcome to the forum too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Thank you, great feedback everyone, and it's echoed 100% everywhere else I've been, including the AA guys who even tried to explain the chemical implications of introducing a new metal into the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 BTW looks like the garage have now agreed on a replacement , largely thanks to the technical views people have offered 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Good news. Even if it was repaired you would always have it at the back of your mind whether it's safe or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Great outcome, Rich is right - any time you steamed into a corner at any speed on that side you'd be wondering if the wheel was about to let go. Sod that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted May 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 "Steamed into a corner at any speed" so you've seen me drive @Steve-O 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 Thats what corners are for (and Chassis geometry), right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Had a wheel work loose a while back on my vectra, i best check my wheel!! Welcome to w.i.m glad to hear your issue is being addressed properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.