MX5Ireland

Hi there,
I'm new here... I have an MX5 with a front wheel bearing that is making some pretty ugly noises. I've sourced a replacement hub which includes the wheel bearing but the problem I have is that the hub nut requires a 29mm socket (I've no idea why Mazda opted for 29mm instead of a standard size like 30mm)...
So I was wondering if there was anyone in the Dublin area (I'm in Dublin who'd have a 29mm socket 1/2" drive or 3/4" drive and bar that I could borrow? I'll happily leave a deposit behind as well. The job is a simple one which should take 30 mins I reckon so I'll have it returned in no time at all.

Many thanks,
Austin

Hi austin.

just checked my socket set and it goes from 27 to 30. 29 seems an odd size. sorry can't help.

JohnC

29 is an odd size, Dave from here has one that fits as I used it on mine but hes down here in Waterford. Maybe a local motorfactors stock them or friendly garage might lend you one.

Thanks for the replies. I rang around a few places including a local kwikfit and nothing doing....so I thought I'd chance my arm and ring the breakers yard where I got the part to see if they'd lend it out. He used a 30mm 6-sided socket to get it out and it came out relatively easily. I might try that tonight and see what happens

I've a 29mm here I've used on mine, can stick it in the post if you are stuck.

Steve wrote:I've a 29mm here I've used on mine, can stick it in the post if you are stuck.

Thanks for the offer - I'll try and improvise with the 30....although I have to go buy a 6 point 30mm as the one I have is a 12 point one and would in all likelihood round the nut. If it ain't working out, I'll drop you a PM. Thanks again

Austin

In case anyone finds this thread like I did whilst looking for the socket; I got one at McQuillan Tools on Capel Street in Dublin... m

9 Euro BTW.. M