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Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 14:46
by Darkhorse
Speedo stopped working a while back and due to the square hole on the grease cap rounding off. I hammered it out once and got a few more miles out of it but it looks like it's a gonner now.
Got the replacement part but it seems the new cap is really tight. I reckon it would only fit with a really good whack from the hammer and would almost certainly dent the cap. The van hasn't been driven so the running gear isn't hot.

Any tips on refitting a tight grease cap?
Cheers

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 14:53
by itchyfeet
If it's painted take the paint off, just where is slides in and grease the mating surfaces.

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 15:45
by ZsZ
a block of wood or a wooden (plastic) hammer can help to avid damage.

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 17:06
by Darkhorse
Thanks. Paint off and lot of taps in a circular motion finally did it.

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 18:46
by itchyfeet
:ok
Thanks for reporting back

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 19:48
by Oldiebut goodie
Stick it in the freezer for a while first, can make all the difference.

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 21:07
by Darkhorse
It's a hi top. Won't go in the freezer compartment :D

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 01 Jul 2016, 21:23
by nicq
Darkhorse wrote:It's a hi top. Won't go in the freezer compartment :D
:rofl :rofl :rofl

Re: Tips for fitting new grease cap

Posted: 02 Jul 2016, 06:21
by itchyfeet
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl