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Hawkeye
21st December 2009, 13:50
Not sure if this is the correct place to put this but:

My cage has failed the WOF due to slight play on the front wheel bearing.
Unfortunately my socket set does not go up to the size needed.

Does anyone in the Welly region have a 36mm socket I could borrow to give the nut a turn. I'll come and pick it up and return it again. If it's not far to come, I'll even come in the cage and do it at your place.
Clivoris
21st December 2009, 14:01
Sorry man. I only go up to 32mm. Sometimes it can be worth checking out places like cashconverters who sometimes have odds and sods of tools like sockets for a couple of bucks each.
James Deuce
21st December 2009, 14:03
You guys have small nuts.
Pussy
21st December 2009, 14:06
1/2" drive Powerbuilt 36mm sockets are available at REPCO.
Same size as Suzuki GSX-R rear axle nut
Hawkeye
21st December 2009, 14:10
1/2" drive Powerbuilt 36mm sockets are available at REPCO.
Same size as Suzuki GSX-R rear axle nut

Been there, done that, didn't get the socket. (at least Porirua didn't)
imdying
21st December 2009, 14:11
Ring the Snap On man, he'll deliver it :)
Pussy
21st December 2009, 14:12
Been there, done that, didn't get the socket. (at least Porirua didn't)

Bugger! Shame we're not closer.... I have one in my workshop
Hawkeye
21st December 2009, 14:14
Ring the Snap On man, he'll deliver it :)

I'm about to sell the cage so will not need this size again. It's because it's a people mover. Every other cage, my set has had a size to fit.
Snap-on's are a little expensive for a one time use.
Nasty
21st December 2009, 14:29
Got it!!!!! Hawkeyes on his way to do his bits at my place ;)
James Deuce
21st December 2009, 14:31
*Insert size joke here*. Too many to choose from really.
imdying
21st December 2009, 14:37
I'm about to sell the cage so will not need this size again. It's because it's a people mover. Every other cage, my set has had a size to fit.
Snap-on's are a little expensive for a one time use.Not till the next time! Nobody ever regretted buying good tools :yes:
StoneY
21st December 2009, 14:42
*Insert size joke here*. Too many to choose from really.

Dwarvism

All I have to say

:innocent:
Clivoris
21st December 2009, 16:32
You guys have small nuts.

True, but I can sing and play rugby:yeah::rofl:
Motu
21st December 2009, 16:36
The wheel bearing is rooted,tightening won't do anything but damage the bearing more.
jaypi
21st December 2009, 18:42
If you get in the poo i have all the gear but am up in Kapiti. Any play in the front - theres a good chance bearing is on its way out cause it ain't not adjustable. Once you have the nut off, grease / lube everything and swing on the nut - it may make all the play go away for a wee while
huff3r
21st December 2009, 18:46
Dwarvism

All I have to say

:innocent:

Of course you would say that! :lol:

:Oops:
Quasi
21st December 2009, 18:48
got your nuts sorted mate?:rofl:
Timber020
21st December 2009, 21:22
My set goes up to 50mm pretty sure its got a 32.
peasea
22nd December 2009, 06:15
Not sure if this is the correct place to put this but:

My cage has failed the WOF due to slight play on the front wheel bearing.
Unfortunately my socket set does not go up to the size needed.

Does anyone in the Welly region have a 36mm socket I could borrow to give the nut a turn. I'll come and pick it up and return it again. If it's not far to come, I'll even come in the cage and do it at your place.

What sort of automobile are we talking about?
Hawkeye
22nd December 2009, 06:24
What sort of automobile are we talking about?

It's a Honda Odyssey. I'm all sorted now.
Nasty sourced one for me yesterday so everything is sweet.

And yes, I know the bearing is on it's way out, but I'm about to change the cage so just want to get the WOF sorted without the added expense.