how to remove the cap to get to the front hub bolts? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

meme · 06-30-2003, 10:58 AM

how is that cap that covers the front hub bolts removed?

thanks

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-30-2003, 11:06 AM

tap around the sides with a flathead screwdriver.

ultraprince · 06-30-2003, 04:18 PM

I used a wood chisel and tapped it around the lip, then a screw driver.

meme · 06-30-2003, 11:19 PM

cool; i've been doing that with no luck. i'll keep trying..

got 5lug hubs from jspec and installing 300zx rear hubs. also doing the full 300zx brake swap.

HackofDestruct · 07-01-2003, 02:34 AM

if that fails sometimes getting a big pair of pliers and twisting the cap around a bit and then trying to get it off helps

meme · 07-01-2003, 10:43 AM

thanks everyone; 2 broken screwdrivers later i got it off! hehee
i got the 5 lug hub on but it seem like it is harder to turn then the stock unit.

anyways; do you use the 300zx front caliper mounting bolts? or use the stock s13 ones?

meme · 07-01-2003, 10:45 AM

Kid Zelda · 07-01-2003, 10:51 AM

IIRC use the S13 mounting bolts..

Are you sure those wheels will clear ?

meme · 07-01-2003, 11:30 AM

nope! doesn't look like it. i had the rotor on and there is about an inch between the rim and the rotor. oh well;

the s13 bolts only turn in about 2-3 turns and then it is hard to turn it. i'll give it another try.

thanks

06-30-2003, 10:58 AM	#1
meme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: glendale,CA Age: 48 Posts: 1,094 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	how to remove the cap to get to the front hub bolts? how is that cap that covers the front hub bolts removed? thanks

06-30-2003, 04:18 PM	#3
ultraprince I like APC Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 28 Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used a wood chisel and tapped it around the lip, then a screw driver. __________________ APC OWNZ ME!!!

06-30-2003, 11:06 AM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	tap around the sides with a flathead screwdriver.

06-30-2003, 11:19 PM	#4
meme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: glendale,CA Age: 48 Posts: 1,094 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	cool; i've been doing that with no luck. i'll keep trying.. got 5lug hubs from jspec and installing 300zx rear hubs. also doing the full 300zx brake swap.

07-01-2003, 02:34 AM	#5
HackofDestruct Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minnesota; Contact for more information. Age: 37 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if that fails sometimes getting a big pair of pliers and twisting the cap around a bit and then trying to get it off helps

07-01-2003, 10:51 AM	#8
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IIRC use the S13 mounting bolts.. Are you sure those wheels will clear ?

07-01-2003, 11:30 AM	#9
meme Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: glendale,CA Age: 48 Posts: 1,094 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	nope! doesn't look like it. i had the rotor on and there is about an inch between the rim and the rotor. oh well; the s13 bolts only turn in about 2-3 turns and then it is hard to turn it. i'll give it another try. thanks