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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: davevilla on September 13, 2008, 10:57 PM

Title: Help with removing a stem...
Post by: davevilla on September 13, 2008, 10:57 PM

Wondered if you could help with this one chaps?

I am trying to get the Suntour Power Stem out of this old Burner....only it seemsto be stuck.

Any idea on shifting the thing would be gratefully received  :daumenhoch:

Many thanks

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Title: Re: Help with removing a stem...
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 13, 2008, 11:03 PM

 :) Spray loads of WD40/allow to soak over night and try tapping big screwdriver from the bottom of the steerer tube..

Title: Re: Help with removing a stem...
Post by: kuwahero on September 14, 2008, 12:43 AM

if the wedge is still in the steerer tube they lock the stem when tightened up. I have had a fair few of these stems. trick is to screw bolt back in about four or five threads. Then hit bolt with a mallet or hammer. it will force the wedge back down and it should just pull out.

if there is no wedge and its just rusted in. like heywood said

marc :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Help with removing a stem...
Post by: davevilla on September 14, 2008, 07:57 AM

Thank you both for your help - I appreciate it  :daumenhoch: