how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw?

cico · 30th June 2008, 11:04 PM

just wodering how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw?
was trying to use my 1/2 drive with 32mm socket and extension bar but it is tight as.
may be 1" or ????any magic make it easier?

Pdu-NZ · 30th June 2008, 11:19 PM

CV nuts are on very very tight ie BB Prelude's are done upto 184ft-lbs or 250nM where as wheel nuts are anywhere between 50-80 ft-lbs. ive done a few with half inch, but mostly use a 1inch rached and or power bar, but Ive had to jump on the power bar.. I recommend using a 1 inch + 32mm and maybe a power bar.or a tube to make the handle longer.

bmgjet · 1st July 2008, 12:07 AM

1/2 inch with a really good stomp on the handle.
Guess thats why I end up with sore ankels after undoing it each time.

Then do it up with a really long pole over it, be careful not to smash the side mirrors off lol.

Also need some one standing on the brakes each time.

Horny_Devil · 1st July 2008, 06:22 AM

someone standing on the brakes and a 1/2 in power bar, and just jump on it.

can also do it with the car onj the ground, just remove the wheels center cap

WingIt · 1st July 2008, 06:51 AM

Keep in mind that I have snapped a 1/2" powerbar doing this (its was 25+ years old though)

XPLOIT · 1st July 2008, 12:26 PM

Leverage works wonders.

You should of seen what we had to do with the crank pully nut on my CL1 to get it off.

3 times I had to check to see if the loud crack I heard was my 1/2 inch power bar......

Hayce · 1st July 2008, 12:44 PM

^^ yup I did mine with a 1/2 " power bar and about a metre of pipe on it.

americ_ian · 1st July 2008, 12:55 PM

rattle gun down at ur local mechs

A18Accord · 1st July 2008, 02:57 PM

weld a 32mm socket to a axle lol

i just use a impact wrench, but i don't have anything strong enough to tighten it back to its tight spot

tianporn · 1st July 2008, 04:34 PM

You need a massive 1.5m+ pipe on end of power bar

Coupe-R · 1st July 2008, 05:08 PM

I've broken a power bar undoing one of those.

One time we had the car jacked up, power bar on the nut, started the car and let the clutch out. Bang power bar hit the ground, and loosened the nut.

Don't try it tho, cause power bar can come loose and fly down the side of the car (denting it etc)
lucky it didn't dent my car.

Ped Rac3r · 1st July 2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tianporn

You need a massive 1.5m+ pipe on end of power bar

Yup, works a treat.

Chaos · 1st July 2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ped Rac3r

Yup, works a treat.

use the handle from a floor jack if youve got one around

ef_eg · 1st July 2008, 06:08 PM

I welded a socket on the end of a long RHS bar. Comes off easy as!

FORDSKIN · 1st July 2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupe-R

I've broken a power bar undoing one of those.

Have done also. Bought a big 32mm ringspanner. Dont know if I could ever break that. But only fits on some cars.

XPLOIT · 1st July 2008, 06:37 PM

My hub nut was 36mm, had to go buy a new bloody socket!

tysonzane · 1st July 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coupe-R

I've broken a power bar undoing one of those.

One time we had the car jacked up, power bar on the nut, started the car and let the clutch out. Bang power bar hit the ground, and loosened the nut.

Don't try it tho, cause power bar can come loose and fly down the side of the car (denting it etc)
lucky it didn't dent my car.

lol that is a crack up idea. Might do it if i'm working on something rough.

After hitting a bank at 190 kph in the EF9 and then breaking a 1/2 inch power bar and then jumping up and down on a full inch very long power bar and still not coming off. We took the whole and drive shaft to a truck work shop and it took some heat on the nut, 1 inch heavy duty rattle gun with the compress on full tit and over a minute of hammering rattle gun action. The truck guys couldn't believe it

.

190 kph EF9 plus grass bank = not reccomended

Logger · 1st July 2008, 06:57 PM

3/4 inch impact gun = no worries.

cico · 1st July 2008, 11:09 PM

wow,i broke my 1/2 inch once and found out honda 32mm are tight as.so i guess 1 inch would be a better way at home.anyone know where can i get a one inch drive from auckland?been to some local shops like super cheap and reco,but seems they don't sell 1 inch tool set.

Hayce · 2nd July 2008, 08:45 AM

Did the start the car thing on mrs toyota once... scary idea lol.

SK1TZ- EF · 2nd July 2008, 02:18 PM

I modified the back of a 32mm Fuller ring spanner, that plus an old vacuum cleaner pipe, lol

but I now have a 1/2 power bar and socket, just for CVs

sam

Chaos · 2nd July 2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cico

wow,i broke my 1/2 inch once and found out honda 32mm are tight as.so i guess 1 inch would be a better way at home.anyone know where can i get a one inch drive from auckland?been to some local shops like super cheap and reco,but seems they don't sell 1 inch tool set.

bg engineering or sulco

Tompen · 2nd July 2008, 05:34 PM

All the ones ive done have been reasonbly easy, 1/2 inch power bar + 500mm bar = win! But i always do them with the car on the ground, no centre caps on any of my wheels usually

sugarfree · 12th July 2008, 08:42 PM

this is what i did:
put the car on the ground (with no centre cap)
spray with plenty of penetrating oil or sumthin similar
put on gear (1 or R)
get some one to stand on the brake
my 3/4" power bar with my 3tonne floor jack's handle (i think about 1.4 mtr or slightly more)
put the socket in and jump on the bar
dont forget to 'unlock' the tab....

note: might want to get a spare hub nuts... just in case.

Coupe-R · 13th July 2008, 12:20 AM

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yeh works tho

meh the tab won't do shit in making it harder to undo,

30th June 2008, 11:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
cico Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 326 Location: Auckland	how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? just wodering how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? was trying to use my 1/2 drive with 32mm socket and extension bar but it is tight as. may be 1" or ????any magic make it easier?

30th June 2008, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pdu-NZ Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,321 Location: Auckland	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? CV nuts are on very very tight ie BB Prelude's are done upto 184ft-lbs or 250nM where as wheel nuts are anywhere between 50-80 ft-lbs. ive done a few with half inch, but mostly use a 1inch rached and or power bar, but Ive had to jump on the power bar.. I recommend using a 1 inch + 32mm and maybe a power bar.or a tube to make the handle longer. __________________ Current: 1997 Nissan Primera Neo VVL Wagon Manual. Ex: 1993 Honda Prelude 5Spd VTEC. Ex: 1987 Honda Prelude 4WS. Last edited by Pdu-NZ; 30th June 2008 at 11:28 PM.

1st July 2008, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
bmgjet Senior Member 5,000rpm (VTEC Power!) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,394 Location: New Plymouth	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? 1/2 inch with a really good stomp on the handle. Guess thats why I end up with sore ankels after undoing it each time. Then do it up with a really long pole over it, be careful not to smash the side mirrors off lol. Also need some one standing on the brakes each time. __________________ Sorry

1st July 2008, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Horny_Devil Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,873 Location: Auckland	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? someone standing on the brakes and a 1/2 in power bar, and just jump on it. can also do it with the car onj the ground, just remove the wheels center cap __________________ D Series Guru My Profile - My Website - My Build Thread V2.0

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WingIt Senior Member 5,000rpm (VTEC Power!) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,341 Location: Whakatane	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? Keep in mind that I have snapped a 1/2" powerbar doing this (its was 25+ years old though) __________________ Mugen 無限 Equipped l TEAMFBI Yo! l 41

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Hayce Senior Member 9,000rpm (S2000 Redline!) Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,478 Location: Hamilton	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? ^^ yup I did mine with a 1/2 " power bar and about a metre of pipe on it. __________________ ..................EK molester!..................Total Performance Motorsport..................gtrefinishers

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americ_ian Senior Member 18,000rpm+ Honda F1! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,064 Location: Hamilton	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? rattle gun down at ur local mechs __________________ Ex D16a Ex b16a, ex b18cr, ex h22a turbo, ex h2b, ex k20a.... Current: F20c!!!!!! Bastard child Toyota ae86 with honda powa!! weaksauce.org www.41.co.nz Last edited by americ_ian; 1st July 2008 at 03:58 PM.

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A18Accord Senior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 123 Location: Whangarei	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? weld a 32mm socket to a axle lol i just use a impact wrench, but i don't have anything strong enough to tighten it back to its tight spot

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tianporn Senior Member 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,631 Location: Auckland	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? You need a massive 1.5m+ pipe on end of power bar __________________ NZH PhotoCrew.

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Coupe-R Senior Member 9,000rpm (S2000 Redline!) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,232 Location: Tauranga	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? I've broken a power bar undoing one of those. One time we had the car jacked up, power bar on the nut, started the car and let the clutch out. Bang power bar hit the ground, and loosened the nut. Don't try it tho, cause power bar can come loose and fly down the side of the car (denting it etc) lucky it didn't dent my car.

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ef_eg Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 253 Location: Auckland	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? I welded a socket on the end of a long RHS bar. Comes off easy as! __________________ work=EK1 Civic, family=EL1 Othia, play=EF9 civic

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Logger Senior Member 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,430 Location: Christchurch	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? 3/4 inch impact gun = no worries. __________________ J's Racing Work Wheels Xtrucking.com

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cico Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 326 Location: Auckland	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? wow,i broke my 1/2 inch once and found out honda 32mm are tight as.so i guess 1 inch would be a better way at home.anyone know where can i get a one inch drive from auckland?been to some local shops like super cheap and reco,but seems they don't sell 1 inch tool set.

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Hayce Senior Member 9,000rpm (S2000 Redline!) Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,478 Location: Hamilton	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? Did the start the car thing on mrs toyota once... scary idea lol. __________________ ..................EK molester!..................Total Performance Motorsport..................gtrefinishers

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SK1TZ- EF Senior Member 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,562 Location: Upper Hutt	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? I modified the back of a 32mm Fuller ring spanner, that plus an old vacuum cleaner pipe, lol but I now have a 1/2 power bar and socket, just for CVs sam __________________ "Family Guy had better not show the Prophet Mohammed tonight....I'm Serious, c'mon, its not even that funny"

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Tompen Senior Member 5,000rpm (VTEC Power!) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,118 Location: Wellington	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? All the ones ive done have been reasonbly easy, 1/2 inch power bar + 500mm bar = win! But i always do them with the car on the ground, no centre caps on any of my wheels usually __________________ 1989 EF7 CRX Si - SOLD - For sale again.... 1989 EF8 CRX SiR Daily

12th July 2008, 08:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
sugarfree Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,581 Location: Auckland	Re: how do you guys usually open the 32mm CV screw? this is what i did: put the car on the ground (with no centre cap) spray with plenty of penetrating oil or sumthin similar put on gear (1 or R) get some one to stand on the brake my 3/4" power bar with my 3tonne floor jack's handle (i think about 1.4 mtr or slightly more) put the socket in and jump on the bar dont forget to 'unlock' the tab.... note: might want to get a spare hub nuts... just in case. __________________ Red EG6

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