Thread: Hubcap issues

Had a similar problem with my Defender years ago and 'genuine' ones fixed the problem. One of the few items I've actually purchased from a Land Rover dealer.......

Colin

Another option is to fit after market flanges with screw caps . The only problem is they cost a lot more than plastic cap . I remember being in a servo in Makay getting fuel and noticed I had one cracked and leaking , anyway there was a Land Rover dealership across the road . Popped in and asked do you have hub cap for 86 110 ? No sorry we don't carry them , but can order them in for you . That was quite a few years ago !!.. Jim

Originally Posted by jimr1

Another option is to fit after market flanges with screw caps . The only problem is they cost a lot more than plastic cap . I remember being in a servo in Makay getting fuel and noticed I had one cracked and leaking , anyway there was a Land Rover dealership across the road . Popped in and asked do you have hub cap for 86 110 ? No sorry we don't carry them , but can order them in for you . That was quite a few years ago !!.. Jim

We have a local Landrover dealer here (Dubbo). In the interests of supporting local suppliers I have occasionally tried to get parts from them - I have yet to find a single part that they stock - they don't even stock filters for my cars; there are multiple outlets here that do though (and probably cheaper! Which may explain why the dealer doesn't).

John

Originally Posted by jimr1

Another option is to fit after market flanges with screw caps . The only problem is they cost a lot more than plastic cap . I remember being in a servo in Makay getting fuel and noticed I had one cracked and leaking , anyway there was a Land Rover dealership across the road . Popped in and asked do you have hub cap for 86 110 ? No sorry we don't carry them , but can order them in for you . That was quite a few years ago !!.. Jim

The aftermarket flanges with the threaded caps are reportedly significantly longer lasting but they're over $120ea.

Originally Posted by 87County

The aftermarket flanges with the threaded caps are reportedly significantly longer lasting but they're over $120ea.

Hi I know they cost a lot more , I was lucky they were fitted to front and fear of my extreme when I brought it Maxidrive . Also to my old 110 county rear . I was lucky I was in the UK last year and brought a set for 40 pounds about $65 . at the Land Rover show . I think you can get them cheeper than $ 120 each on E bay , . but they are still a lot more than the plastic caps ? Jim

PM770 | Heavy duty drive flanges - pair - Paddock Spares

Interesting that it states that the 'original plastic caps can be used if required'.


Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

PM770 | Heavy duty drive flanges - pair - Paddock Spares

Interesting that it states that the 'original plastic caps can be used if required'.


Colin

These are the way to go who ever came up with that pos rubber junk needs rooting with a wire brush

No further issues so far - maybe the breather was blocked; but I have not been driving in temperatures much above 40 since then. The next two or three days will be, but I'm staying home!

John