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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:04 PM
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Default 82 Center Caps

What kind of sealant are others using on the center caps for their
wheels. I just put the original caps back on my wheels and they seem
to be fairly loose. Wouldn't want to have to buy new caps if they
would decide to eject! :eek:
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:20 PM
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Default Re: 82 Center Caps (barts82silvervette)

It's supposed to "click" in place w/ the teeth. They grip behind the ridge in the wheel. I used loctite on them because I lost 2.

Marck
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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Default Re: 82 Center Caps (Twinnie)

Use a dab of clear bathroom caulk. Mine seemed tight (on my replacement ones) but I put some on anyway
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 04:53 PM
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Thanks for the ideas!!
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 04:55 PM
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"Plumber's Goop" - get at Home Depot. Better than silicone. But use A LITTLE - it goes a long was and is strong. I mean a little! like about the size of a ball point pen ball. The stuff is strong. Not JBWeld, for those committed to that :D but holds very well.
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