82 Wheel Caps loose

[Richard B.]

I have the Alum wheels with a plastic cap in the middle that is a tad loose. It snaps in, but seems ready to come off with a good bump. I saw some red "stuff" around the contact area. What can I use to secure the plastic cap to the wheel???

[Dick W.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

Silicone is the best thing that I have used. RTV

[Richard B.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

Thanks, Dick,

I'll give it a try, may have half a tube in the box. And RTV does stand for Real Tough Vaseline, right?

Thanks for the help.

Rich.....

[Steven B.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

Rich, I think you have a common problem. My original '77 centers became loose and popped off alot. I tried a bit of silicone and it seemed to help so far. I am seriously considering getting new center caps and not worrying about losing the originals.

[Oliver B.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

I lost two on my '77 (15 years ago), too. Replacements showed no weak points ever since...

[Steven B.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

I have also had teeth that grip the wheel break on my original caps. I guess over time they weaken and lose surface material and wear down allowing them to no longer fit tightly against the wheel.

[Grant M.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

When we had our 78 and it exhibited this problem I solved it with small bits of the black 'dum-dum' putty between the cap and the wheel. Never had a problem with them loosening and the caps remained easily removed for wheel cleaning etc.

grant

[Richard B.]

Re: 82 Wheel Caps loose

Thanks to all! I Guess I've been lucky so far. I'll get some RTV and pucky it up in a few weeks. It looks like it may be in the garage for the season right now. Just changed all the fluids, battery, and a new set of tires, so I will be ready for the spring.

Rich.....