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Cracked Wheel Inserts

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  1. lindsey

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    After buying my third lady 98 355 GTS F1 I soon discovered that almost all of my wheel inserts were cracked. Probably due to someone over torquing the lug bolts. I'm happy to report there is an easy fix. This is what I did. Ricambi has the replacements made by Hill Engineering very early 355s use 22mm all the others are 23mm http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=224405
    8.60 each. A 16mm socket to remove 22mm socket to install. Be sure to clean around and in the whole after the insert is removed, I used a little locktite on the insert around the new insert.
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  2. 2NA

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    Looks good.

    I hope they never have to come out, that green Loctite is as close to welding as you can get.
     
    2NA, Mar 22, 2010
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  3. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Very inexpensive fix if you ask me.
     
    AceMaster, Mar 22, 2010
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  4. gothspeed

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    Looks good :)!!!
     
    gothspeed, Mar 22, 2010
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  5. James-NZ

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    Nice work.

    Thanks for sharing.
     
    James-NZ, Mar 22, 2010
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  6. Vegas-Guy

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    Looks great! I'll need to do mine at some point..:( found about 5 total that are starting to crack!
     
    Vegas-Guy, Mar 22, 2010
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  7. rbellezza

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    Lindsey got some extras, hopefully he doesn't need them anymore !
     
    rbellezza, Mar 23, 2010
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  8. cf355

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    Excellent post and pictures.
    I went out and checked my inserts but they are ok for now.....however when they go I will know how to remedy the situation.
     
    cf355, Mar 25, 2010
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  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Nice thread! Very informative! :):)
     
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    Great info and I love those metal center caps, where did you get those??
     
    TRScotty, Mar 25, 2010
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    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Thanks Daniel, but you know I just received my replacement OEM caps!! (beautiful, by the way)

    Now I have to add these to the "wish list" LOL!!
     
    TRScotty, Mar 25, 2010
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  15. darrenliu

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    I have to replace some wheel inserts, but I don't want to Loctite the new ones in just in case they crack again. Do the new ones have to be 'cemented' in? or can I just bang them in with no 'glue' ?
     
    darrenliu, May 26, 2014
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    Just tap them in gently. They don't fit that tight. The lug bolts will hold them just fine without the need for anything else. I have a set used 23mm inserts in excellent condition if you need some.
     
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  17. mseals

    mseals Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Why the loctite?

    Mike
     
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