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May 08, 2013, 05:55:56 pm
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So thinking back to 4 years ago when I purchased a replacement grease cap for my rear wheel bearing I ordered 2 from partsplace inc. What I received now was a crappy repackaged set of MEYLE grease caps that are machined to the wrong size. Is there anywhere I can purchase a set that will fit?
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May 08, 2013, 09:59:38 pm
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PartsPlace isn't the only game in town. There's Germanautoparts.com, azautohaus, gowestyautoparts.com, which I really like, rockauto.com and I think a NAPA would probably have them. Just don't order Meyle. I've also noticed their quality isn't what it used to be.
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May 09, 2013, 04:10:35 am
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I noticed the grease caps at german autoparts is the exact same coloring as the meyle ones....Napa only has the MEyle bearing kit, and gowesty only has FAG bearing kit. I ended up ordering FAG bearing kit from pelicanparts.com. Lesson learned, when ordering wheel bearings, order a kit or waste time...
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May 09, 2013, 04:45:49 am
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i got mine from napa i think they were the meyle ones, they were a tight fit and i fight each side for a few minutes but they eventually went on.
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May 09, 2013, 12:23:13 pm
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I picked up kits for the rear wheels a couple of years ago. One cap was tight and I need to run a file around the outer edge to get it to bite enough to tap it home. The other was loose so I had to widen it by tapping it over the ball part of a ball peen hammer. Yes it is the 2 pounder one. Flared it enough to get it to grab and stay.
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May 17, 2013, 04:26:49 am
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For those who are curious the grease caps in the FAG wheel bearing kit fit perfectly
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May 17, 2013, 04:59:54 am
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I always wanted to find some for the front.
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Why? Rust? spray with WD40 and you will be fine. No need to cap them
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