thebassman Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 Hi, trying to obtain some new (longer) wheel studs for a South African MK2 1600 Sport, the problem I'm finding is the dia. of the splines. Mine are .542" dia. There has been a previous thread on this matter and someone directed them to Burtons. I have purchased one as advised (just to test) and this wont fit as the spline dia. is .568 which is .026" oversize. I dont want to enlarge the holes in the hub as the splines are not very deep. The car was originally on 8" x 13" wheels but these looked too wide as the body is unarched so I purchased a set of 6" x 13" minilite copys which came with wheel nuts but they only go on approx 3.5 turns and I feel this is not enough to secure the wheels which is why I would like the longer one's. Any suggestions !! Thanks, Jeff.
katana Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 Usually a choice between metric or imperial threads so the nuts are probably opposite to the studs you have. Regular mk2 studs are imperial I believe - RS models have metric M12 thread. The correct thread with correct nuts will run down a thread completely - obviously, so i'd try getting the opposite size to the one you got to try? Did the Minilite nuts thread onto the original studs?
colr6 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 Generally mk2s are metric and mk1s unf can you put a picture of the nut your trying to use ?
mk1del Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 There are two sizes of metric on the mk2 , where they go through hubs ,might be worth a call or email to decent supplier on eBay, as col said mk1 escort unf, My van is running different size studs front thicker ,thinner on rear, buts same size nuts But who's to say hasn't got oddball bits being from Africa
thebassman Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Posted January 30, 2018 The thread is 12mm which is what the new nuts are as well. The problem (I think) is not with the nuts but the amount of stud which is showing through when the wheel is in place. The nuts run down the thread ok. I think I have caused some confusion when I said the nuts only go on 3.5 turns, this is when the wheel is in place. The nut runs right down the thread with no wheel on so I know they are compatable.
Admin Vista Posted January 31, 2018 Admin Report Posted January 31, 2018 How long are your current studs? You can buy them in different lengths.
thebassman Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Posted January 31, 2018 Yes, thanks, know that. It's the spline size (dia) that I can't match.
Admin Vista Posted January 31, 2018 Admin Report Posted January 31, 2018 Ah ok. Probably because SA cars have a Borg Warner axle. I am not sure where you'd go for bits for that.
Ray Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 give speed shack a call and ask to speak to Steve 01895 - 449066 - Shop Landline - 9.30am to 7pm 07554 - 309310 - Mobile - 9.30am - 7pm
Ben Perry Posted February 26, 2018 Report Posted February 26, 2018 eBay.. 251220816115 think I use these on the front
thebassman Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks Guys, all sorted now, bought oversize one's from Burtons, drilled the holes out to 14mm, pressed new one's in (.013" interference fit) and then spot welded the studs at the rear to prevent them from turning in the hub. New bearings and locking collar on and now all back on the car. Cheers.
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