LF wheel bearing cap pops off on track days.
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LF wheel bearing cap pops off on track days.
It could just be that the cap does not pop in firmly enough. But is there anything else that could be causing it to pop out?
It only comes out after track use, suggesting that the heating of the hub expands it enough to allow the cap to work loose. I can't imagine that any positive pressure could be developing.
Thoughts? Should I just whack the cap a bit out of round so it gets a better bite on the lip?
It only comes out after track use, suggesting that the heating of the hub expands it enough to allow the cap to work loose. I can't imagine that any positive pressure could be developing.
Thoughts? Should I just whack the cap a bit out of round so it gets a better bite on the lip?
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This should fix the problem unless you have water in your hub grease. Cheap, $20.
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...7.405.692c.htm
http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...7.405.692c.htm
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One of mine does this too. Ditto on the heat causes the grease to expand and pop it off. Sometimes air gets caught in it and it makes an awesome farting sound.
You can definitely just flange it out some (hammer I guess) and it should stay better or just be careful about how and how much grease you put in.
Definitely don't run center caps on track!
You can definitely just flange it out some (hammer I guess) and it should stay better or just be careful about how and how much grease you put in.
Definitely don't run center caps on track!
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