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Dust Caps
« on: September 06, 2010, 10:15:22 am »
I took my wheels off at the weekend to Hammerite the hubs (very satisfying!), but noticed that the front two are missing their dust caps.

I haven't a clue how long they've been missing but I'm guessing it's been a while. What are the consequences of not having them, and can I pick some up from VW?

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2010, 10:37:00 am »
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Some little scumbag nicked mine and normal size ones don't fit the TyreSure monitor valves I've got on my OZ's. Have been without for several months without problems so far but they do keep out grit etc.

I have some brand new unused theft-proof ones I could sell you. Let me know if interested and I'll find the receipt to work out a price.


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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2010, 10:43:51 am »
Sorry Robin, I meant the caps that are missing from the pic below... Not sure of the correct name.




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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2010, 10:47:24 am »
is it the caps that cover the caliper bolts up

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2010, 10:48:30 am »
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Oooops! My mistake, Andrew.. I didn't read your post properly!  :rolleye:  :laugh:


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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2010, 11:14:13 am »

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2010, 11:16:24 am »
im glad you pointed that out because i didnt even realise that had a cap  :signLOL:

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2010, 11:19:27 am »
On mine, the fronts didn't have any but the backs did.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2010, 11:28:01 am »
On mine, the fronts didn't have any but the backs did.

Ah right, so may be that is correct?

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2010, 11:42:14 am »
No caps on front  :happy2:

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Re: Dust Caps
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2010, 11:45:26 am »
My old edition 30 fronts



and backs