How Big is my nut? :shock:

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:02 pm

Chaps does anyone know off hand the size of the plastic nut the that fits round the front wiper spindle and holds the plastic vent panel (below the bottom of the screen) in place. The biggest size socket I have is about 20mm which is much to small, I seem to think its a 32mm but cant be sure.

I cant get an adjustable round it due to the angle and I need to undo it so I can get the vent panel off to the painters on the DTR.

Cheers! :

bx petrol auto saloon · Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:24 pm

Dear Tim.
I most probably will have a 32mm socket Tim, However I don,t have the car outside
at this precise moment Tim, to check that for you Tim, as she is quite a way away in
the bodyshop Tim

otherwise I would.
Vince.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:33 pm

Thanks Vince

All 4 of mine are in garages miles away from me at the moment, and want to get the right tools to hand when I head over.

Cheers

Wooscary · Post by **Wooscary** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:11 pm

Just checked with the biggest spanner I could lay my hands on immediately, which is a 30mm. That didn't fit, but looks like a 32mm would be perfect.

Sorry to be slightly inconclusive.

Post by **Defender110** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:12 pm

I can confirm it is 32mm Tim.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:22 pm

Thanks chaps, now where the hell do I get one that big! lol

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:29 pm

i have one Tim but its a little far from you

Hal frauds possibly

regards malcolm

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:46 pm

Will ask one of the teccys on monday, they are bound to have one, thanks for all your helps chaps...

JayW · Post by **JayW** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:17 pm

Generally they're never that tight or difficult to remove. Normally just a pair of slip-joint pliers tip on (that is face-on to the nut) is usually more than sufficient to turn it.

electrokid · Post by **electrokid** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:16 am

I normally use an adjustable spanner - as Jay said they aren't that tight - and being plastic you can't tighten them up that much on re-assembly either.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 3:02 am

Think mines not been moved for 27 years.....the last one I undid came undone by hand on the 16v, this ones very tight.....

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:36 pm

if you have a spare you can 'chisel' it off in the unwind direction with a screw driver and hammer.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 5:28 pm

I dont sadly, that had passed my mind.

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:06 pm

Can you not get an adjustable on from above ie along the line of the windscreen? Seem to remember I managed it on the Mk1 as that nut hadn't been off from a very long time either. You don't have to move it much. Once it's 'cracked,' it'll undo by hand.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 7:53 pm

That's all I've ever done, even thought I own a 32mm socket! I've just been too lazy to determine what size it is...

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