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  1. lindsey

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    #1 lindsey, Mar 22, 2010
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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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    #2 2NA, Mar 22, 2010
    Looks good.

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

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

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

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    #5 James-NZ, Mar 22, 2010
    Nice work.

    Thanks for sharing.
     
  6. Vegas-Guy

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

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

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    #8 cf355, Mar 25, 2010
    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.
     
  9. PAP 348

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    #9 PAP 348, Mar 25, 2010
    Nice thread! Very informative! :):)
     
  10. TRScotty

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    #10 TRScotty, Mar 25, 2010
    Great info and I love those metal center caps, where did you get those??
     
  11. Ricambi America

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    #11 Ricambi America, Mar 25, 2010
  12. PAP 348

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    #12 PAP 348, Mar 25, 2010
  13. TRScotty

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    #13 TRScotty, Mar 25, 2010
    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!!
     
  14. lindsey

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    #14 lindsey, Mar 26, 2010
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  15. darrenliu

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    #15 darrenliu, May 26, 2014
    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' ?
     
  16. hjp

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    #16 hjp, May 26, 2014
    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.
     
  17. mseals

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    #17 mseals, May 27, 2014
    Why the loctite?

    Mike
     

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