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Dec 22, 2012 | 03:36 PM

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richard88vette

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Replace 1988 centre cap bolt

Hi all, the centre cap security screws on my 88 are well and truly mashed up, probably as a result of a previous owner having lost the key and just getting a slot cut in the head. Anyway, I'm wondering could I simply replace them with 10mm stainless steel socket head cap screws? Any likely problems? Thanks in advance.

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Dec 22, 2012 | 06:18 PM

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of course you could. Also they've got reproduction replacement locks that are identical for sale too.

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Dec 23, 2012 | 12:56 PM

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Thanks for that - no risk of galvanic corrosion between the stainless and alloy then?

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Dec 23, 2012 | 05:56 PM

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See for yourself:

I used ss bolts on a set of rims I had refinished and never had a problem.

If your still curious then use a rubber washer between the two.

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Dec 23, 2012 | 08:02 PM

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Looks neat. Thanks for the steer.

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