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Patrick_g46
21-03-2009, 09:28
Iv changing my cap and rotor arm today on my valver and i have got the cap off but cannot really see a way or removing the rotor arm other then perhaps pulling it off? Any ideas?

col
21-03-2009, 09:38
just.......pull it..if its stiff use screw driver as lever then put a drop of vaseline on spindle before puttin other roter on....a wallah!

Patrick_g46
21-03-2009, 09:57
just.......pull it..if its stiff use screw driver as lever then put a drop of vaseline on spindle before puttin other roter on....a wallah!

cheers dude, im presuming that they only go back on in a certain position?

busterhymes
21-03-2009, 11:30
yes m8 its on a keyed shaft on one way to fit unless u smashed it on with hammer :lol: :lol:

16v_paddy
21-03-2009, 19:25
I had to smash mine off with a hammer & screwdriver :twisted:

col
21-03-2009, 19:50
Ves Paddy ive heard your gentle an articulate ? :roll: :wink:

16v_paddy
21-03-2009, 20:16
:oops: was only as a last resort though :lol:

besides it's quite theraputic to hit things with a hammer when fixing these things :lol: