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07 Apr 2018 21:28 - 07 Apr 2018 21:30 #191433 by Max Headroom

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Get some long-nosed pliers onto it - see if you can get one tip of the pliers into that hole and pull the cover off.

I assume you have the special socket with the three pin/holes in it?

IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS

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08 Apr 2018 15:26 #191448 by psybear

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Thanks for the suggestions. No joy so far.

Tried the screw method but not enough traction for the screw to grip.

Tried long nose pliers - no give, feels rock solid.

Stuck screwdriver and plier tips into existing hole. Think I’ve widened it slightly, that’s all!

No socket set to try that - will need to borrow one. Likewise the pipe pliers.

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08 Apr 2018 17:44 #191456 by GRAYWOLF

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This may sound daft..but do you have a bigger pic of whole wheel/cover ..??

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08 Apr 2018 19:12 #191457 by Max Headroom

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From what you have done so far, do you perceive it as being some sort of soft metal cover that has corroded or got stuck on?

If its soft(ish) metal you could try and chisel it off with a sharp screwdriver and a hammer assuming that you can get to it easily enough - maybe try and get one side of it chiselled off and the rest will follow?

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08 Apr 2018 21:30 - 08 Apr 2018 21:31 #191467 by psybear

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Max Headroom wrote: From what you have done so far, do you perceive it as being some sort of soft metal cover that has corroded or got stuck on?

Really hard to tell to be honest, due to it being recessed.

Max Headroom wrote: its soft(ish) metal you could try and chisel it off with a sharp screwdriver and a hammer assuming that you can get to it easily enough - maybe try and get one side of it chiselled off and the rest will follow?

Unfortunately I can't get at it to try this.

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08 Apr 2018 21:39 - 08 Apr 2018 21:41 #191468 by psybear

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GRAYWOLF wrote: This may sound daft..but do you have a bigger pic of whole wheel/cover ..??

Not straight on, but this should give you an idea.

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