RE: stuck dust caps

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>]

> > I would like to repack the front wheel bearings on my
> > spider but the dust caps refuse to come off (rusted
> > onto the hub probably).  I know there are special
> > pliers that should make this job easier but they are
> > not easy to find (snap-on tools sells then for $46).
> > Are there any other tricks to get the caps off?
> >
> > Thanks a lot,
> > Vangelis
> > Mountain View, CA
> > New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo!
> > http://sbc.yahoo.com
> 
> Heat,   try heat.  But not too much.  Use a propane torch to 
> heat around the
> perimeter,  squirt liquid wrench or such in as the cap cools. 
>  Should come
> off with standard adjustable plyers.  Also try tapping the cap out by
> wedging a screwdriver or small chisel (blunt).  Repeat cycle if not
> successful first time.

Good sized channel locks also work well for this job.

bs
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