Snapped Wheel stud

[The Moog]

Just been doing the suspension on the Micra and came to undo one set of wheel nuts and it has snapped the stud.

 

Are these easy to replace? Any idea where to get them from before shops are all shut today?

[Albert Ross]

That's going to be a difficult one at this hour on a weekend. I can only suggest you try a breaker's yard. They should just knock out the back of the hub flange of it's the stud I'm thinking of... Put a nut half on it first though, to avoid whacking the threads with 3lbs of Stanley's finest. Best of luck. Failing that, do you know anyone else with a few similar cars that may have a spares stash? If you're in WD, like I think you are, try Howard on Sipson Way.... you NEVER know what he's got stashed.

[The Moog]

Thats a thought. Will try breakers as well. Cheers

 

Is it safe to drive with only 3 nuts on the front wheel? Or is it chancing it a bit far?

[Albert Ross]

Safe enough for MOT if you have a wheeltrim over it.......!

[Guest Leonard Hatred]

I drove for a while with a '3 stud hub' on my 405, it was fine.

[Father Ted]

Thats a thought. Will try breakers as well. Cheers

 

Is it safe to drive with only 3 nuts on the front wheel? Or is it chancing it a bit far?

Umm, happened to my K11 last November - I've been meaning to replace it ever since, but havent got round to it yet.