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Tommy_Mathison 08-24-2009 08:33 PM

NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
 
Is there any quick way to tell the difference between the two? I have 5 pairs of the reproduction caps in front of me as well as a pair of "NOS" caps in their original boxes. How can I be sure these are indeed NOS and not reproduction slipped into a GM box? I can say that all 5 sets of the reproduction caps that I have look identical and the "NOS" caps are slightly different than the reproductions that I have. Any thoughts are appreciated.

RPOL88 08-25-2009 02:20 AM

Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
 
Try measuring the thickness of the two. Often the repro parts are made of a thinner material to save costs. Tom.

Tommy_Mathison 08-25-2009 07:26 AM

Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
 
Bingo! The reproduction caps are definitely made from thinner stock. Reproduction cap on the left.

http://fototime.com/182D4E222EDD23C/standard.jpg

enio45 08-25-2009 07:32 AM

Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
 
Tommy, can u post a pic of each....i ordered some repo caps and they are not exact to the orig GM ones - at least the ones i got from inline tube ( i believe thats who i ordered mine from) .

Tommy_Mathison 08-25-2009 08:04 AM

Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
 
Ed- What type of photo are you looking for exactly?

enio45 08-26-2009 08:55 AM

Re: NOS dimpled wheel bearing caps VS. Reproduction
 
The outside of the cap particularily the dimple area.


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