Splitting multi-piece BBS wheels

[rayray086]

Are the bolts and nuts 12pt items? I know that the bolts are 8mm whereas the nuts are 10mm, but I'm just wondering what tools I need for it. Cheers.

[alex g]

yep multipoint sockets front n back

[rayray086]

Thanks a lot. What about the sealant used? I've asked around in other forums and they seem to recommend Sikaflex. I can find their sealants at Bunnings and there's like a range of them too - any suggestions?

[The_Hawk]

Sikaflex is pretty expensive compared to others, but seems to be pretty good. I originally bought it to stick the locks back on quarter windows in a Mk1. Never use it for that. Doesn't work. Also don't get any on your clothes It's basically a very high end rubber cement.

In my case, I got a tube to put in my corking gun. Tried it on the windows, failed. Put it away. 12 months later, I had to cut the tube in half to get anything out, I just couldn't unstick the nossel... Eitherway, it's now helping hold on my side trim and being that it has a fair give to it when set, it should do the job nicely.

Next time round I think I will try for a small tube instead of the corking gun size jobbie, something with a lid I can put on and hopefully resuse later

There is a whole range of Sikaflex stuff. Get a look here: http://www.sika.com.au

Or just the automotive stuff here with a description of what each does: http://www.sika.com.au/cmi/auto_products_adh.htm

[rayray086]

Yeah I heard they're the good stuff if you want it done well. There's just a whole range that I don't know what would be appropriate to use on wheels!

[h100vw]

Make sure that it's non-corrosive.

http://www.dowcorning.com/content/etronics/etronicsseal/default.asp

The top one

This is what we use on aircraft so it doesn't eat the aluminium skin, when sealing antennas on.

Comes in a tube that would have plenty in to do a set of wheels.

RS components would have it if you can't get it anywhere else.
Gavin

[rayray086]

Sounds good, cheers for that Gavin! No need to guess that they should be able to withstand the temperatures the wheels can get to, since you guys use it on aircraft!

[alex g]

there is a thread on vortex "bbs wide lip" or something of the sort it has all the info just search that and all your answers are answered

rtv sealant basically saw some loctite heat proof rtv a few days ago thats what im gonna run

[rayray086]

there is a thread on vortex "bbs wide lip"

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1022742

Is that the one? A lot of stuff in there I agree! I've also been checking out www.wheel-whores.com/ and most of the UK guys there use Sikaflex.