X5 WORST BUILT CAR IN THE WORLD!!!!!!

[Sweep_the_Leg]

I happened to luck upon the set including my 19mm socket at this tiny little mom-and-pop, super-specialty store called "Lowe's". Some really obscure manufacturer called "Kobalt".

[motordavid]

I have been driven through and been in Sioux Falls, SD four times in my 66 years, as recently as our summer Road Trip of 2011.

It is bigger than many would think, if I recall.

Do I get an award, or maybe a moratorium on no more posts in this thread?

The OP is probably not coming back, as he is probably busy wrenching on his 'worst built car' and building the large bonfire setup in his backyard.
GL, mD

[admranger]

Originally Posted by davintosh

This. I live in an even smaller midwestern city (who here has ever heard of Sioux Falls, SD, much less been here? )

Dude. Please.

Yankton high graduate. Was in SF last year for my niece's graduation from Augustana. Yeah, btdt.

For the original poster: 19mm = 3/4 inch so you should be able to find one of those nearby.

The 16mm is tougher, but there's this thing called the internet and you can order stuff off of it. Works pretty good so I'm told.

Also, to free frozen brake rotors. Take the set screw out of the rotor. Then reinstall all the wheels. Tighten the lugs but leave them just slightly loose on the wheels with the offending brake rotors. Now get up to about 5mph and put the brakes on. Should free them right up. If not, jam the brakes on from 5mph. Maybe try 10mph if it doesn't work at 5mph.

Hopefully, since your original post you've been soaking things with PB Blaster penetrating oil (the best, though Kroil is nice too). Things should free up rather nicely.

Having had my own frustrating past couple of weekends (still ongoing), I understand. Just take a breath, relax, and systematically go about things. If you haven't bought a Bentley manual yet, now's the time.

Good luck.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by jspdr

These are all common sense, nothing new...

Well, now you've confused everyone.

1. YOU asked what the location had to do with it.

   Originally Posted by jspdr

   I am saying 12 years old X's were operated all over the country. What does the location where X was in 1 or 2 years has any thing to do with OP frustration and problem?

2. YOU *then* suggested the question on its history was irrelevant by characterizing it as 'Monday morning quaterbacking.'

   Originally Posted by jspdr

   It is easy to be a monday morning quarter back.

3. Finally, you said the questions were common sense and nothing new? If these answers are so common sense, why in the world did you ask the question in the first place? (see #1)

   Originally Posted by jspdr

   These are all common sense, nothing new...

The only sensible thing you've said is that we don't know what the cause is. That's true. But it's only true bc there are many possible causes. Not because the history is irrelevant. Or wait. It is. But it's just so obvious that it's not.

[pezho405]

Originally Posted by admranger

...
Also, to free frozen brake rotors. Take the set screw out of the rotor. Then reinstall all the wheels. Tighten the lugs but leave them just slightly loose on the wheels with the offending brake rotors. Now get up to about 5mph and put the brakes on. Should free them right up. If not, jam the brakes on from 5mph. Maybe try 10mph if it doesn't work at 5mph.
...

Good luck.

I just put a lug nut bolt in and wack it with a hammer.

Maybe Op forgot his Handbrake..??

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by motordavid

The OP is probably not coming back, as he is probably busy wrenching on his 'worst built car' and building the large bonfire setup in his backyard.
GL, mD

Seeing as though the OP has chosen not to respond to the collection of comments made, I can only surmise that it was all a lie. Just a way to get attention.

I guess it's time to look for additional entertainment....

[SlickGT1]

We all need to go on picnic.

[TiAgX5]

Someone say time to PICNIC?

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by Sweep_the_Leg

I happened to luck upon the set including my 19mm socket at this tiny little mom-and-pop, super-specialty store called "Lowe's". Some really obscure manufacturer called "Kobalt".

I heard they sell "picnic gear" there as well

[bcredliner]

Is there a way to view the previous 6 posts by OP?