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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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I need to replaced my wheel bolts with longer one's as im using spacers! I have a escort gti with ABS sensor fitted. Will Bolt flange just prise off using a hub puller, have tried today using some heat but flange wont budge, Am i missing sumthing out, Any info would be a great help. I need car for work.

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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on my escort i just hit the wheel stud and there come out from behid m8 post a pic to so we know what u mean
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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on my escort i just hit the wheel stud and there come out from behid m8 post a pic to so we know what u mean
I Know what your saying fella, but theres no room to do that as you have the ABS sensor plate in the way?

Are have to send pic tomorrow now.

Thanks anyway.
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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how about removing the sensor? if you turn the hub, you should be able to tap them out. failing that its a strip down of hub job. If im correct, i believe mondeo studs are a fair bit longer btw.
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