Dust Cap On The Front Wheel

P.J. Romano · 07-30-2007

As I am finishing rebuilding the front suspension, I re-packed the front wheel bearings this morning and put the new hub seal and new dust cap from OGTS.
I have seen many deformed cap as a result of hammering the cap into a hub.
Having no special tool (as the most of us) I discovered that a piece of ABS plumbing pipe fits exactly around the cap. The installation of a dust cap was than clean and easy.

Thought I might share this with others.

2 Fast 4 U · 07-30-2007

very good idea

oldopelguy · 07-30-2007

I use big sockets, but same effect. Remember too, you can ask for both Chevette and Fiero dust caps if you need to source one locally in a pinch, both are interchangeable with the Opel one.

07-30-2007	#2 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,217 Real Name: Erick	very good idea __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

07-30-2007	#3 (permalink)
oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saint Michael, MN Posts: 1,727 Logbook Entries: 3	sockets I use big sockets, but same effect. Remember too, you can ask for both Chevette and Fiero dust caps if you need to source one locally in a pinch, both are interchangeable with the Opel one. __________________ 1958 Rekord Sedan, 1958 Olympia Wagon, 1959 Opel Olympia Sedan, 1967 Kadett Coupe, 1967 Admiral Sedan 4L CIH-6, 1968 Kadett fastback 1.1L, 1970 Kadett Wagon Turbo 2.2L, 1971 Kadett Sedan 1.1L, 1975 Manta Wagon 4.3L V-6

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