Peugeot 103 crank removal

[Rebuild1961]

Is there a easy way to remove the outer plastic guard without removing the crank?

 

[themosquitoking]

Take a photo from the other side of the crankset.

 

[Rebuild1961]

Ok

 

[Ajax Bay]

Is there a easy way to remove the outer plastic guard without removing the crank?

Why not remove the inner chainring and that'll give you access to the 'plastic guard' fastening?

 

[Rebuild1961]

 

[Rebuild1961]

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Why not remove the inner chainring and that'll give you access to the 'plastic guard' faste
I can remove the inner ring but the guard looks to be secured with a plastic clip assembly. Don't want to break it.

 

[DCLane]

Yes, it'll just push off from the inside.

 

[gazza1286]

If you need to split the chainrings to get better access, one of these will come in handy:-

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/122862273488

 

[Ajax Bay]

It looks as if you might be able to poke the five fastenings off from the inner chain ring side, without needing to remove the inner, even. Bear in mind that this plastic guard is old and that type of plastic gets brittle with age. As @DCLane implies it's fastened by simple push in clips, of plastic (same vintage). The chance of removing this without breaking at least one (of the five) is low (ie <50%) imo. Consider not removing it if you want the finished bike to have it.

 

[Rebuild1961]

It looks as if you might be able to poke the five fastenings off from the inner chain ring side, without needing to remove the inner, even. Bear in mind that this plastic guard is old and that type of plastic gets brittle with age. As @DCLane implies it's fastened by simple push in clips, of plastic (same vintage). The chance of removing this without breaking at least one (of the five) is low (ie <50%) imo. Consider not removing it if you want the finished bike to have it.

That sounds good. I can work around it. Just need a little patience. Tks!

 

[Rebuild1961]

It looks as if you might be able to poke the five fastenings off from the inner chain ring side, without needing to remove the inner, even. Bear in mind that this plastic guard is old and that type of plastic gets brittle with age. As @DCLane implies it's fastened by simple push in clips, of plastic (same vintage). The chance of removing this without breaking at least one (of the five) is low (ie <50%) imo. Consider not removing it if you want the finished bike to have it.

Should this plastic shield move free or should be locked in place?

 

[Specialeyes]

They usually have a pair of little tabs that click around the spokes to hold them in place... that is until they get removed by folks who don't like 'dork discs'

If the tabs aren't there, I'd heartily recommend removing it and just making sure that the rear mech limit screws are set correctly - you can cut them away with a Stanley or craft knife or a pair of snips.

 

[Rebuild1961]

They usually have a pair of little tabs that click around the spokes to hold them in place... that is until they get removed by folks who don't like 'dork discs'

If the tabs aren't there, I'd heartily recommend removing it and just making sure that the rear mech limit screws are set correctly - you can cut them away with a Stanley or craft knife or a pair of snips.

Ok I will check for the tabs (they might be broken off) I will keep this since it is original and also guess the best way to clean this would be Dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

 

[Cycleops]

Ok I will check for the tabs (they might be broken off) I will keep this since it is original and also guess the best way to clean this would be Dawn dish soap and a soft toothbrush.

Correct, just make sure you don’t use too hard a toothbrush.

 

[Rebuild1961]

Correct, just make sure you don’t use too hard a toothbrush.

Tks