Can't get the wheel off.

[jlagnese at massed.net (John Lagnese)]

How big of a hammer are you using?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 8:33 PM
Subject: Can't get the wheel off.


> Okay, I can't get the wheel off. This is something that has never happened
> to me, this Cabby has had two of the four be stubborn, (an expected
> annoyance) but some wood and a hammer (I only have the construction type
> hammer) has freed them up so they'd come off. This one is welded on for
> life.
> So, what are the suggestions? (And yes, smartasses, the lugbolts are out!)
> I've tried whacking with a hammer and some wood from both sides to
dislodge
> it, but so far no go. I did pour some Kroil down in there since I am
HOPING
> to do brakes (drums) anyways, but this supposedly simple job is getting
very
> frustrating, first the Pontiiac, then this. Could I try gently lowering it
> to put a bit of weight on it with the bolts out? I have had this car for
> like two months, and it has evaded successfully every attempt at getting
it
> safetied. I have three or four days to do this before the tags run out.
>
> Running down the list:
> Force: Hammer is stage one (tried it, no good), grinder is a non option
> Heat: Likely not due to the fact that there are bearings, and the paint on
> the wheels (white GTIs)etc to consider.
> Time: Yeah, sure. Like if I wait long enough the garage may fall on it
> Money: This one's already tapping me out more than it should have. So am I
> bolting her up and taking her to the dealer?
>
>
> And Drew, thank you in advance for reminding me it isn't the POS and I
> should be thankful. Didn't take long eh?
>
> ANY suggestions are appreciated. Oh, and what should I be slathering the
> offending surfaces with to prevent future similar incidents?
>
> Cathy
> Sorry for the non Scirocco post, but it's the same f^$%^ing thing. (and
> sorry about the french)Actually, I think in its heart, it's a 16V.
>
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