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  1. 29th November 2007, 09:26 AM #1
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    axle end dustcaps - retention problem

    Hi all,

    advice please

    The most recent axle dustcaps I obtained do not seem to want to stay in place (have lost a few).

    Retention methods tried have been mainly seating in place with various sealants - all to no avail...

    Anyone else have this experience?

    ......and if so, please let me know what was your successful fix
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  2. 29th November 2007, 09:33 AM #2
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    Maxi axles will solve it

    Is still have standard axles on the front but have not lost any to date.....they just seem to stay there
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  3. 29th November 2007, 09:33 AM #3
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    for plastic ones that are very hard plastic, heat them first in very hot water to soften them before fitting, this stops them splitting and falling off later. for metal ones use a nail punch on a few spots around the base of the flange of the cap and fit with RTV, they will be hammer tight.........
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  4. 29th November 2007, 09:41 AM #4
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    I have rubber ones on my Disco1. They feel loose but do not fall off and still keep the oil in.
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  5. 29th November 2007, 11:34 AM #5
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    Clean spotless with thinners and allow to dry. The apply a thin bead of good silicone around the drive flange and install the rubber end cap.

    Do not drive for curing period. So do o'night.

    Works so far and they're the same ones it left the factory with over 10 years ago.
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  6. 29th November 2007, 01:05 PM #6
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    another thing to check is the diff breather isnt blocked.......
    it may just be building up enough pressure to pop them off......
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  7. 29th November 2007, 06:28 PM #7
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    Maybe you got some replica parts from china, no joke a lot of non genuine parts are manufactured in china, some of them smell and fit horribly.


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  8. 29th November 2007, 09:52 PM #8
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    I lost one on the front and replaced it with a genuine Land Rover one, which split after 2 days. As did the next one.

    Solution : The County caps are a little larger, don't split and don't seem to come off.
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