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martsnova
31-03-12, 12:12 PM
hi just fitting uniballs on the nova when you put the drive shaft in hits the nut on the top do you just fit a spacer on the shaft any one done that cheers mart:wtf:
martsnova
31-03-12, 12:13 PM
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novarally
31-03-12, 12:29 PM
Common problem with Uniballs, especially if they come from Compbrake......
Grind the nut down, or use a locking half-nut', or replace with a 'K' nut or similar
martsnova
31-03-12, 03:43 PM
cheers dont like the grind nut method i will look for a different nut i think ,these where hockley items as well . must be me but nothing ever fits cheers mart
It's not you, it's just the car you own lol
Just realised...how the feck do mine fit???
What have I bought??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTEwNjEzLTAwNjkzLmpwZw.jpg
is there a groove machined in them for the standard pinch bolt? I can't see one tbh but it might be hiding I guess lol
martsnova
31-03-12, 06:49 PM
they dont look like hockley ones what make are they chap ? dont see the groove for pinch bolt either lol!
ollysport2011
31-03-12, 08:20 PM
You have been tucked up mate, there definately not hockley items
is there a groove machined in them for the standard pinch bolt? I can't see one tbh but it might be hiding I guess lol
they dont look like hockley ones what make are they chap ? dont see the groove for pinch bolt either lol!
Don't know the make, they weren't sold to me as Hockley ones...Yes they have a groove.
You have been tucked up mate, there definately not hockley items
Me or Martsnova?
mk1nova_rich
01-04-12, 11:46 AM
If yours have a groove Mark, surely they will clamp up with the pinch bolt as normal
If yours have a groove Mark, surely they will clamp up with the pinch bolt as normal
Cheers for putting my mind at rest mate.
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