FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1998 1.2 threads crossed on front hubs

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Fri 24 Oct 2008 15:12
1998 1.2 threads crossed on front hubs - marty
hi sons punto had front tyres changed and found the nuts had been put on crosses got nut off but hubs knackered cant put wheels back on can they be rethreaded is so what size are the bolt holding on whells or nuts havnt seen car yet just to note not garage fault last owner put alloys on

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 24/10/2008 at 18:57

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Fri 24 Oct 2008 15:18
1998 1.2 punto 1.2 1998 threads crossed on front h - Screwloose

On such a safety-critical part; the only safe course of action is to replace the damaged components.

Re-threading might get the fastenings back together; but the loss of clamping strength would be very hazardous.
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