Can't get the wheel off.

[juliemac57 at hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

Lie on your back legs facing the tire. "Stomp" on the tire one edge at a 
time. This should loosen the rim.
Oh, and its great for your abs as well  :)

Good luck!



Julie Macfarlane
1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
Amsterdam NY
http://www.menloparkrandd.com/scirocco
http://www.menloparkrandd.com/my_rocc





>From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@hotmail.com>
>To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Can't get the wheel off.
>Date: Mon, 03 May 2004 00:33:17 +0000
>
>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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