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Hi all. was just down the car cleaning the engine bay up a bit when i noticed that on my back left wheel there was a dark area around the centre cap. i took the center cap on off and there was this grease i guess from the bearings or something all in the cap and around the edge of the center of the wheel. there looks like there is some damage to the bit that sticks out through the wheel, hopefully u know what im talking, and looks like the grease is ozzing from like a gash/ hole bit. just want to know what this means and hhow much?/ lol
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Sounds like you are talking about the grease cap/cover that is over the rear bearing. As far as why it is leaking....it may not have been seated all the way or has become unseated. Is there an actual hole in the cap? Or a dent in it? If so just get a new one. Not sure what type of damage you may be speaking of that is under the cap. Maybe you could post some pics."FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
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^^ that is the only thing i can think of also?? pics please.---------------------------------------------------
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ill try and put some on by tommorow, thanks yeah its like its hit something and grazed along it has like torn or punctured in one spot.Comment
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run out
That's what the center cap is for. Run out. If the grease gets overheated, it may slump and the oil will separate out. Check for damage to the race. It is crucial that the exact torque be applied to the retaining nuts. When I worked in the grease lab, making greases for Esso, I tested almost every grease ever made. I tortured every lot on the wheel bearing tester. I have my preferences for smoothness of grind for milled greases as well as the types of Extreme Pressure (EP)additives. You have to feel it between your thumb and forefinger. Never cheap out on good lubricationComment
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I think that the real problem lies in that you noticed your back left wheel in the engine bay.-BryantComment
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LOL!Originally posted by Gomez View PostENFORCER - Midwest Festiva Inc., Iowa
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Some people may think a dust cap is a grease cap and pack it with grease. The damaged part may be the ding put in the nut to keep it from coming loose. If possible a photo might help clarify the situtation.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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well the grease coming out could just be b/c you need a new bearing. I had a rear bearing go bad and it overheated and leaked grease out onto the wheel. So try inspecting the bearing. It's only like $10 to get the rear bearing replaced. So all you need to do is replace it and it'll stop."If you're not first you're last!" -Ricky Bobby
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haha yeahOriginally posted by Gomez View Post
. u underestimate my vision, im awesome, u have no idea. on one of my many trips back to the garage to get tools etc, i noticed it
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