Center caps keep falling off.
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Instructor
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From: Palo Iowa
Center caps keep falling off.
Any secrets to keep the center caps from falling off, i have lost one the last two times I have driven the car. Its a 79. these little devils aren't too expensive but the emblems are ..
Burning Brakes
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From: Same as our leaders Out of my mind
After market center caps ?
They have little set screws that hold them in place on the wheel, 3 screws per center cap. You will need to install them with the wheels off so you can tighten the set screws from behind, then reinstall the wheels.
Mine spinners flew off the first time I spun the rear wheels. The car sat still but the spinners went bouncing down the road ahead of me.
I never did find them.
Mine spinners flew off the first time I spun the rear wheels. The car sat still but the spinners went bouncing down the road ahead of me.
I never did find them.
Drifting
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From: Oregon
I have found that just a very small dab of "JB weld" in 2 spots will keep them on. If you ever have to remove them, just a light tap with a rubber hammer and bingo, no damage and you are $35 better off by not having to replace it!
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
I hate to admit it, but I have a Bubba repair for this and it really works well. Wrap the inside of the cap where it contacts the wheel with a couple layers of duct tape. The additional thickness and friction will hold them on very well, I'm not kidding they won't falll off and you still be able to pull them off if needed. I learned this a long time ago when I worked at the dealer.
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Advanced
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From: Morgan Hill CA
BEST ADVICE EVER !!I too used the screws and tightened them, then using a knife, I applied a 2-3 mm thick line of JB WELD to the outer rim of the cap, where it meets the inner rim of the Wheel opening. hold it for 15 minutes. Those caps will never come off without a good tapping.. !
Drifting
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by ahoover
I hate to admit it, but I have a Bubba repair for this and it really works well. Wrap the inside of the cap where it contacts the wheel with a couple layers of duct tape. The additional thickness and friction will hold them on very well, I'm not kidding they won't falll off and you still be able to pull them off if needed. I learned this a long time ago when I worked at the dealer.
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Can't delete what I quoted in this post!! I agree with the duct tape.. That would be my 2nd choice. Myself, I have the small plastic caps and my front right isde is or I should say, was loose. I did the JB Weld thing. I plan to re-install my original Rallys very soon. I now think that they will look much better on the car and my caps are the originals!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
I have never lost a center cap but after losing 2 trim rings (One I was able to retrieve) I bought a set of aftermarket rings, and stored my other 3 original rings
Another great design by GM
Another great design by GM
Safety Car
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From: Carbondale Pa.
The color of the rtv depends on what year aluminum wheels you are using, my 80 has a clear center,,, I use a bead of clear silicone applied on the inner part,,, works real good and almost un-noticeable.
Peace,,, Moosie
Peace,,, Moosie
