Image wheel problem (again...)

[TINKA]

Originally Posted by KevinW

I meant something like this

CHB

- I assumed it was a 3 piece, may well be wrong?

No that is a three piece

[Dutch Paul]

I remember at the GD trackday (last year?) somebody losing half a wheel.
Not sure whether it was an Image wheel or not, but apparently, if my memory is right, it was due to the wrong thread inserts being used in production.
There was a thread on here somewhere.
It`s maybe worth checking on if you have 3 piece wheels.

[Dutch Paul]

Found it..........

Image Wheels Check your dates !!!

[Robin427]

If I recall, undoing all the bolts (the 31 that are left) should mean the centre pops out. I'll deflate the tyre first so it doesn't burst the silicone that is inside the rim as to be fair, I've had no leakage problems since resealing it myself. I'll then be able to clean out all the threaded inserts (which have a lot of silicone in them) and get better access to the sheared fasteners, which hopefully won't be in too tight). I'll then reassemble with new bolts and threadlock them all in.

Anyone know if there is a specific torque to use?

Also, I'm not impressed with the star washers - many of them have broken. Would normal spring washers be better?

[dave]

The normal split rims are (i think) 15ft lb but I think you should contact image over the torque settings to be on the safe side.

[wilf]

Personally, I would have sent the whole wheel back to Image for a free repair.........

[RichardG]

Originally Posted by wilf

Personally, I would have sent the whole wheel back to Image for a free repair.........

Yep, what he said!

[Robin427]

Problem was, Wilf, that they did such a gash job on it, I wanted to redo it myself. I reckon the acid in the silicone might have corroded the bolts, but this time I'll be assembling it dry (i.e. no silicone but with threadlock)

Have popped the centre out without too much hassle this evening, although discovered another bolt had sheared. Have got to drill out 4 bolt stubs now - leaving it in soak with WD40 overnight - will attack tomorrow as I doubt this fantastic weather is going to last for much longer...