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May 08, 2013, 05:55:56 pm

srgtlord

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Where to find grease caps that actually fit
« on: May 08, 2013, 05:55:56 pm »
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?

Reply #1May 08, 2013, 09:59:38 pm

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Re: Where to find grease caps that actually fit
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2013, 09:59:38 pm »
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.

Reply #2May 09, 2013, 04:10:35 am

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Re: Where to find grease caps that actually fit
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2013, 04:10:35 am »
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...

Reply #3May 09, 2013, 04:45:49 am

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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2013, 04:45:49 am »
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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Reply #4May 09, 2013, 12:23:13 pm

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Re: Where to find grease caps that actually fit
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2013, 12:23:13 pm »
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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Reply #5May 17, 2013, 04:26:49 am

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Re: Where to find grease caps that actually fit
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For those who are curious the grease caps in the FAG wheel bearing kit fit perfectly  ;D

Reply #6May 17, 2013, 04:59:54 am

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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2013, 04:59:54 am »
I always wanted to find some for the front.
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Reply #7May 17, 2013, 05:26:00 pm

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Re: Where to find grease caps that actually fit
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2013, 05:26:00 pm »
Why? Rust?  spray with WD40 and you will be fine.  No need to cap them