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  1. show time

    show time Formula Junior

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    #1 show time, Jul 22, 2006
    I just got 4 new center caps for my '86 328 and searched for some threads on how tin install them, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I looks to me that you could possibly use a hook tool to get the old the old ones out and then just pop the new ones in. Then again I think I read somplace there you have to take the wheel off.

    Does anyone have any advise on this?

    Thanks,

    Chris
     
  2. MJT328GTS

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    #2 MJT328GTS, Jul 22, 2006
    Take the wheel off and pop it out from the back. More specifics are in the archives.
     
  3. show time

    show time Formula Junior

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    #3 show time, Jul 22, 2006
    how do I get to thae archives?
     
  4. tatcat

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    #4 tatcat, Jul 22, 2006
    on the bottom left hand side of the top bar is the word search. click it and the follow directions. it so simple even a caveman can do it:).
     
  5. show time

    show time Formula Junior

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    #5 show time, Jul 23, 2006
    Well my original MOS was 13 Bravo, Cannon Crew Member, so I'm not too far off, but thanks for the help ;)
     
  6. carlrose

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    #6 carlrose, Jul 23, 2006
    Chris, Michael gave good advice above. Unless you're willing to destroy the old caps (i.e. drill center and pull out) don't try to pry around the edges. Remove wheels, tap from rear, & reinstall wheel. Lug bolts torque to 72 ft-lbs.

    :) Carl
     
  7. Mule

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    #7 Mule, Jul 23, 2006
    As mentioned, the safest, least damaging way is to remove the wheel. My old ones were so bad, that I did not mind ruining them. I took a corkscrew and srewed it in, then pulled them out. Tap the new ones in with a rubber mallet on a towel. The new ones (clear plastic part) are just as fragile as the old.
     
  8. spiderseeker

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    #8 spiderseeker, Jul 23, 2006
    I refinished my wheels last May and replaced the valve stems and center caps at that time. By far the easiest way to remove the old ones is from behind. When installing the new ones, (VERY tight fit) I used a little grease around the edge and popped them in by hand.
     
  9. Verell

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    #9 Verell, Jul 24, 2006
    It helps to do this on a hot (90 ish) day when the plastic in the old & new ones is a bit more flexable.


    Don't try to do it in 65 F or below weather, the plastic is likely to shatter...
     

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