Hi Folks,
Snap-on used to make a special tool just for this application. It's
been a number of years since I used one but I'd check with them - worked
simply and without damaging the dust cover/cap. Also, easily removed
the most stubborn cap.
Regards,
Don Cordier
1968 Lotus Elan S4 SE Coupe (S/N 36/7947)
Pictures (courtesy of Alan Perry) at:
http://www.best.com/~esprit/elan.html
Aviation Consultant
Glendale, California, USA
doncordier@earthlink.net
Armand & Lorie Ritchie wrote:
>
> >Greetings,
> >
> > Anybody know a good way to remove a stubborn front "hub dust cap"? The
> >shop manual (section F pg. 12) merely says to "Remove" it.
>
> I always use a big pair of channel locks. Gripping the cap, rocking it
> slightly, and pulling out at the same. Then turn the hub 180 degrees and
> try again. If that doesn't work you may have to blast.
> regards
> Armand Ritchie
> B9470219
>
> ritchie@mcn.org
> Armand & Lorie Ritchie
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