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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: hastd2 on 16 February 2014, 12:18

Title: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: hastd2 on 16 February 2014, 12:18
What do you think guys? am leaning towards the Black caps which will blend well with the Black Alloys and the Performance Brake Calipers...Thoughts :undecided:

Doug



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-VW-GTI-VALVE-DUST-VALVE-CAPS-POLO-GOLF-PASSAT-EOS-JETTA-BORA-cold-/161224728290?pt=UK_Cars_parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_trims_Valve_Caps_ET&hash=item2589be1ee2

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK3-MK4-MK5-MK6-GTI-Anti-Theft-Dust-Cap-Tyre-Valve-Worldwide-Delivery-/111268232908?pt=UK_Cars_parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyres_trims_Valve_Caps_ET&hash=item19e81a7ecc#ht_421wt_1399
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: AlanH on 16 February 2014, 12:41
The first one reminds me of a Mars Bar wrapper, so no! It would have to your second option, particularly as they're anti-theft.
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: Mk1Macca on 16 February 2014, 14:29
OE FTW :)

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd303/SkydiveMacca/ADF2C245-706D-47A7-BBD9-BAF305231D72_zpstelu4qj0.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/SkydiveMacca/media/ADF2C245-706D-47A7-BBD9-BAF305231D72_zpstelu4qj0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 15:40
I have just bought these. For the price I paid I doesn't matter if they end up in the bin.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-VW-Volkswagen-Golf-Polo-Passat-Metal-Chrome-Car-Tyre-Wheel-Valve-Dust-Cap-/161197691366?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:1120
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: GiT1984 on 18 February 2014, 09:51
Quote from: Mk1Macca on 16 February 2014, 14:29
OE FTW :)

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd303/SkydiveMacca/ADF2C245-706D-47A7-BBD9-BAF305231D72_zpstelu4qj0.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/SkydiveMacca/media/ADF2C245-706D-47A7-BBD9-BAF305231D72_zpstelu4qj0.jpg.html)

Very nice! :)
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: Damo66 on 18 February 2014, 11:02
Before you put them on make sure you put a drop of oil around the thread as they can corrod over the winter and seize on to the valve.
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: monkeyhanger on 18 February 2014, 12:24
Now all you need is a sweepstake for whose get pinched first!  :evil:
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: Mk1Macca on 19 February 2014, 10:00
Meh, I didn't pay for them :)
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: JB GTI on 19 February 2014, 22:14
Quote from: JB GTI on 16 February 2014, 15:40
I have just bought these. For the price I paid I doesn't matter if they end up in the bin.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-VW-Volkswagen-Golf-Polo-Passat-Metal-Chrome-Car-Tyre-Wheel-Valve-Dust-Cap-/161197691366?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:1120

Now turned up and....... They are NOT in the bin !!  First impressions. Not bad, typeface is pretty good too.
£2.95 and free delivery as well
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: CraigW on 19 February 2014, 23:10
A word of warning over these things. I bought some for my TT that looked pretty good however after a few months (I don't Check my tyre pressures as often as i should) they had rusted solid on to the valves and I ended up badly damaging a valve trying to get them off.

Just make sure you put some lubricant on them before fitting. Even then it's no guarantee  you will easily get them off.

I learned my lesson and I just stick to the plastic ones now
Title: Re: Dust Caps/ Valve Caps
Post by: JB GTI on 19 February 2014, 23:13
Quote from: CraigW on 19 February 2014, 23:10
A word of warning over these things. I bought some for my TT that looked pretty good however after a few months (I don't Check my tyre pressures as often as i should) they had rusted solid on to the valves and I ended up badly damaging a valve trying to get them off.

Just make sure you put some lubricant on them before fitting. Even then it's no guarantee  you will easily get them off.

I learned my lesson and I just stick to the plastic ones now

Will do. Thanks