Threaded stuck arm

[koups]

HI, I have an original Vw bike rack. one of the arms has a screw that is threaded (one with the lock). I cannot work how to get it off as I cannot get to the screw- it seems to be slipping when I turn the handle at the end. If I could get to the screw I could use a spanner to remove it. Has anyone any advice? I think I need to close them when not in use and keep them lubricated!

Thanks

 

[Blue Juice]

Silly question perhaps but is it unlocked? When locked it will just spin

 

[koups]

Thank you- unfortunately not. I have tried locking and it spins. It just sort of clunks around where it is slipping and not undoing the screw...

 

[jeff]

The only way to get it off is to break the black lock off and you will be able to get a spanner on it . Then order a new locking knob .

 

[koups]

Ah- ha, thanks. That will save ordering a whole new arm!

 

[koups]

Fantastic, whole arm now off. I presume I can order just the handle bit that goes over the nut rather than whole arm..??

 

[koups]

This is what I have ended up with...

 

[koups]

Found a part from campervantastic and ordered...

 

[Walrus]

Found a part from *************** and ordered...

How much and where is ************** please? I have a similar problem I found a new locking bit but it was silly money for a lock which is made redundant by other locks and chains.

 

[jeff]

I think I paid around the £35.00 mark for three new locking knobs from main vw dealer.

 

[jeff]

Why is the name of supplier blanked out ?

 

[Max-Felix]

I can't remember the fitting on these too well but *if* it was M10 then there are cheaper alternatives that *may* do the job or 'get you out of trouble options':

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M10-Knurl...hash=item4b13cfdf3c:m:mQaR6SsEbycEWfBGK48MJ5w

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wing-knob...hash=item41c39bf626:m:mPeRwPni_CsrznrCW1Bm6eQ

If not M10 then other sizes of the above are available - can someone check the size from their rack?

 

[koups]

very odd- not sure why blanked out camper van tastic...

 

[koups]

The locking one is £20 from VW so cheaper than what I paid..