ThreePointFive Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi all, I damaged my hub cap that has been showing signs of cracks for ages. I must have cracked it off road in the last few days as now I can see right into it, with what looks like emulsified oil/grease inside it. As the chances of water and carp having gotten in there are pretty certain, what do I now need to do? I'm assuming it's a 'dont drive till sorted' issue? I'm not a mechanic but I'm willing to learn, so any advice appreciated on what steps to take now and what parts are affected. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 It lets water/dirt into the hub bearings. Pull apart the hub, clean and inspect. If the bearings are OK, grease and refit. If not, replace the bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'd just take the drive flange off and look at the inside of the hub. If it's all ok and doesn't show signs of water ingress then i'd just clean the end of the shaft and drive flange and replace the cap, making a note to do the bearings sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 When it's fixed try some of these http://www.kamdiffs.com/strengthenedhalfshafts.htm The strengthened 10 hole KAM bling hubs No more leaks No more damaged caps Fits metric and imperial hubs Bit costly but nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redben101 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I wouldnt want to see that tarpaulin after you have finished washing You dont actually remove the wheels to wash it all do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 new hubcap is FRC4377, drown it in boiling water, quickly dry it, drop so EP90 oil or wheel bearing grease into the cap & fit, heating it up with hot water before fitting will allow it to fit easier & as it cools it'll grip the hub tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Nah i don't usually take the wheels off to clean the 90 but I needed to check the brake pads and shoes all round and it was the perfect time to get at the bits you can't with them on. I'm not sure I would have noticed the crack if I hadn't. The tarp is on it's 3rd go there, I've filled a 50 litre tub already with the contents so far. Thanks for all the advice, I'm going to check the oil in the diff and see if it too is emulsified, I'm hoping it isn't, then I'll just refit a new cap as you describe, thanks Ralph. Cheers for the replies, very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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