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Right, having been 'in battle' with this job since 23/12 I made some progress yesterday. :D I went to the shops & got a carbide burr attachment & a set of pullers. The pullers had only 'outwards' feet, but I decided that I may be able to remove the 3-legs & turn them around to make suitable for this...

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Sounds like a good option if able.

I've just had a fab offer on the French Volvo Forum! A chap has offered, if needed to help me remove an axle from a yard & refit to 'Tank' if needed I love these forums!

Sadly I only get to read about 3 or 4 issues a year, my fault for living in France I tend to grab a copy when ever I'm in UK, or ask for visitors to bring one with them. Euro subscription again sadly, is too much of a lump to justify. Of those I get to see I do enjoy tho'

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spiny wrote:have you got access to a welder ? welding a few big spots on the race should cause it to heat quicker than the hub and free it off

Sadly no, & welding is something I've never tried. Thanks

Thanks. I've been told to make a slide hammer or a puller. That's sort of where I become stuck. Pulling to bits, & replacing/refitting when all goe's well it okay. Making things like home made tools, lol. I'm one of those that's cuts two pieces of wood to the same size & then finds one is about 3 mi...